Randy Krehbiel

Tulsa World Reporter

State Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison, pleaded guilty in Pawnee County District Court on Thursday to one misdemeanor count of domestic violence and two counts of assault.

Burns, 46, was sentenced by District Judge Patrick Pickerill to one-year suspended sentences on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently. Burns will have to complete a batterers' intervention program.

“These are serious charges," said Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who handled the case after District Attorney Mike Fisher recused himself. “While there is no excuse for domestic violence, I am encouraged that the representative has taken responsibility for his actions and will receive counseling under terms of his sentence."

According to Drummond's office, the incidents leadin

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