Former pastor sentenced in domestic case
Weisser, 52, originally was charged with first-degree felony attempted rape and class B misdemeanor assault in connection with a March 16 incident involving an adult female in his Midvale home.
Weisser on May 1 pleaded no contest to reduced charges of sexual battery, a class A misdemeanor, and simple assault, a class B misdemeanor.
Third District Judge Stephen Roth sentenced Weisser to 365 days in jail, but gave credit for 30 days already served.
The judge put Weisser on probation for 18 months, ordered a substance abuse evaluation and treatment if needed, ruled that a protective order that was in place still be observed, and that Weisser complete a 16-week domestic violence course.
Weisser has resigned as the church's pastor.
Court documents state the woman was in the house when Weisser "began forcibly kissing her and attempting to have intercourse with her," despite the fact that she objected and was fighting him off. Weisser "dragged her into the door jamb," which produced slight abrasions, according to the documents.
Recent comments
No problem for him, he was saved.
No problem for him | May 6, 2008 at 12:53 a.m.
Poor woman? My question is why were they in his home. They are as...
Doug | May 6, 2008 at 12:23 a.m.
Repentance is there for the asking and working out. There is forgiveness...
CougarKeith | May 5, 2008 at 10:31 p.m.
