Commerce man sentenced to probation after wrestling match incident in Hall - Gainesville Times

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Commerce man sentenced to probation after wrestling match incident in Hall

Steven Slaton appears Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Hall County Magistrate Court for a committal hearing following charges of felony first-degree child cruelty. Slaton pleaded guilty July 30 to misdemeanor reckless conduct and was sentenced to 12 months on probation. - photo by Scott Rogers

02152024 SLATON 4.jpg — Steven Slaton appears Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Hall County Magistrate Court for a committal hearing following charges of felony first-degree child cruelty. Slaton pleaded guilty July 30 to misdemeanor reckless conduct and was sentenced to 12 months on probation. - photo by Scott Rogers

A Commerce man originally charged with felony child cruelty from a wrestling event in Hall County pleaded guilty to a reduced charge, according to court documents.