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Judge Sentences Third Man Accused Of Paralyzing OKC Officer

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Joshua Rinken pleaded guilty on Wednesday and received a 20 year sentence. Joshua Rinken pleaded guilty on Wednesday and received a 20 year sentence.
From Left: Cadmio Lopez and Jimmy Smith already received their sentences in the case. From Left: Cadmio Lopez and Jimmy Smith already received their sentences in the case.
OKLAHOMA CITY -

The last of three men charged in the beating that paralyzed an Oklahoma City police officer is sentenced in court.

Joshua Rinken pleaded guilty on Wednesday and received 10 years in prison and 10 years probation.

Rinken, along with Jimmy Smith and Cadmio Lopez were charged in the February 2011 assault on Officer Chad Peery at Dan O'Brien's Pub in Oklahoma City. The beating left him paralyzed. Police said the three attacked Peery when he tried to break up a fight.

3/16/2011 Related Story: 3 Arrested For Critically Injuring Off-Duty Officer In Bar Fight

Lopez was sentenced to 30 years in prison, with 15 years of the sentence suspended. Smith accepted a plea deal earlier this year of 10 years in prison and 10 years of probation.

7/11/2011 Related Story: Judge Denies Bond For Man Accused Of Beating, Paralyzing OKC Police Officer

6/10/2011 Related Story: Man Accused Of Paralyzing OKC Officer Tries To Enter Blind Guilty Plea

3/10/2011 Related Story: Bar Cited For Fight That Paralyzed Oklahoma City Police Officer

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