article_snippet: Assad was arraigned on September 6 on felony criminal-contempt and other charges after being busted for the threatening messages.
article_snippet: Assad was given a no-jail plea deal in court on March 18 and agreed to take the New Start stalker program.
article_snippet: Assad's top charge in the March 18 court appearance was reduced to a misdemeanor and Assad admitted to criminal contempt as a part of a no-jail plea deal.
highlights_snippet: Assad was given a plea deal and agreed to take New Start stalking program .