Mike Mette , a former police officer , is heading to prison this year . He says he was acting in self - defense when he punched Jake ##s . He testified Gotthard appeared as though he had been punched , too . According to court documents , Mette and his friends entered the house party , but decided to leave without paying the required $ 5 entry fee when they saw the room was mostly empty . Mette , currently on unpaid leave , is appealing the court 's decision .
Mike Mette , a former police officer , is heading to prison this year . He says he was acting in self - defense when he punched Jake ##s . He testified Gotthard appeared as though he had been punched , too . Mette , currently on unpaid leave , is appealing the court 's decision .