Father of man killed by police found not guilty of attempted assault after confrontation at 2020 protest

The jury found Aaron James guilty of two lesser counts.

(Rick Bowmer | AP) Aaron James is arrested by Cottonwood Heights Police during a march Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah after police said he tried to assault an officer. A jury on Wednesday acquitted him of the attempted assault charge but found him guilty of two misdemeanors.

Father of man killed by police found not guilty of attempted assault after confrontation at 2020 protest

The jury found Aaron James guilty of two lesser counts.

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