Eugene (KMTR) – University of Oregon football player LaMichael James has been sentenced for harassment.
In a Lane County Circuit Court hearing Friday morning, James was sentenced to serve 10 days in jail, with credit for one day already served, 24 months of probation and he is to have no contact with the victim.
After processing, captains at the jail said Friday that James qualified to serve his time being monitored with an electronic bracelet.
James had previously pleaded not guilty to charges arising from an altercation with a woman outside his apartment last month. At the time, James was arrested on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment.
In court Friday morning, he agreed to change his plea to guilty on one count of harassment. The other charges were dropped.
In court, James apologized, saying the victim bears no responsibility for the incident.
“I am so sorry that she has been treated by some people as though she deserved blame for this. She does not. I ask people to treat her with respect. She has not done anything wrong," James said.
Coach Chip Kelly announced Friday afternoon that James will get a one-game suspension.
