US: [Update]Pennyslvania man, 20, sentenced to 6-12 months for ‘spitting blood in officer’s face’

Sentencing

Easton man with HIV sentenced for spitting blood in officer's face

December 4, 2012
Source: Lehighvalleylive

An HIV-positive man will serve six months to one year in prison for spitting blood in an Easton police officer’s face in May. X, 20, of the 900 block of Northampton Street in Easton, pleaded guilty Monday to assault by a prisoner before Judge Anthony S. Beltrami.

Trial

HIV-positive man who spat at Easton police officer could receive plea deal, authorities say

August 21, 2012
Source: Lehighvalleylive

An Easton man who authorities say is HIV-positive and spat blood at an Easton cop in May waived his preliminary hearing this afternoon in Northampton County Court. Surrounded by seven Northampton County sheriff deputies, X, 19, quietly sat before District Judge Gay Elwell.