Gotthard , a Iowa police officer , is heading to prison almost five years . He says he was acting in self-defense when he punched Mette . Mette has been sentenced to almost five years in prison after Dubuque County Judge Monica Ackley found him guilty of assault causing serious injury . Doctors testified Jake Gotthard appeared as though he had been stomped , kicked . Mette , currently on unpaid leave , is appealing the court 's decision .
Gotthard , a Iowa police officer , is heading to prison almost five years . He says he was acting in self-defense when he punched Mette . Doctors testified Jake Gotthard appeared as though he had been stomped , kicked . Mette , currently on unpaid leave , is appealing the court 's decision .