BROKEN BOW, Neb. (AP) - A man who was recalled from office as mayor of Broken Bow last month has been convicted of assault and of oppression under color of office.
A jury found Jonathon Berghorst guilty Friday morning. He's due back in court April 9 for sentencing on the two misdemeanors.
Berghorst was accused of injuring a man during an April 6 fight outside a Broken Bow bar. The court records say Berghorst later used his position as mayor in attempt "to injure, deceive, harm, or oppress another person: Broken Bow Police Officer David Taylor."
A grievance document filed by another officer, Ben Tucker, says Berghorst was belligerent and didn't cooperate with the police investigation and threatened Taylor's employment by asking Taylor, "Do you like your job?"
Voters recalled Berghorst on Jan. 15. The recall petition argument mentioned the two charges against him.