Former state trooper sentenced eight months after trial
Madison Stuerman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A former state trooper was sentenced to three months in jail after he was found guilty of sexual assault and kidnapping.
Jeffrey Durbin was found guilty of the two counts in January, but his sentencing was delayed after the defense argued juror misconduct.
A Boone County judge ordered Durbin to serve three months in the Monroe County Jail starting Sept. 2. He will also have a year to pay the $5,000 fine.
In January, the jury recommended that Durbin serve no prison time for the sexual abuse charge but did recommend a fine. It was recommended that he spend three months in Boone County jail for kidnapping, along with a fine.
At the sentencing hearing on Friday, Boone County prosecutors presented an impact statement from the trial in January from the victim.
The defense asked for Durbin to be sentenced to 30 days and for it to be in the Monroe County Jail. Their reasoning included safety and to help the distance for his wife and daughter during visitation. They also tried to allow Durbin time due to his loss of employment.
Prosecutors asked for him to pay the fine recommended by the jury, along with the three months.