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 .
Mike Mette , a Chicago police officer , is heading to prison this November . He says he was acting in self-defense when he punched Jake Gotthard . Doctors testified Gotthard appeared as though he had been stomped , kicked . Mette , currently on unpaid leave , is appealing the court 's decision .