A North Liberty man pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily injury and false imprisonment stemming from a 2008 incident, according to court documents.

On May 28, 2008, Chase Von Lienen, 22, kidnapped a woman and touched her in an offensive manner, according to court documents. He admitted to grabbing her by the neck and pushing her down, causing pain to her neck, back, and face. Von Lienen also confined the accuser against her will, court records show.

Von Lienen’s trial was originally set to begin Monday. His sentencing has been scheduled for March 30.

— by Sam Lane