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Officer who slapped man in bunny suit cuts deal to keep job

May 15, 2017 | 10:15 PM

SPARTA, N.J. — A New Jersey police officer has cut a deal to keep his job after slapping a prankster wearing a bunny suit.

Hopatcong (hoh-PAHT’-kahng) Officer Nicholas Maresca Jr. pleaded guilty to harassment on Monday in municipal court.

NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2qqaE65 ) that as part of the plea agreement, the prosecution dropped an assault charge and requested a waiver from a state law that would have required Maresca to resign from his job following a conviction. He also was fined $500.

Both the defence and prosecution say they’re pleased with the outcome of the case. Maresca declined to comment.