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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Clayborn pleads guilty to disorderly conduct

A Hawkeye defensive end charged with assault has now pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, according to online court records.

In January 2009, Adrian Clayborn was involved in an altercation with a taxi driver over a dispute during a traffic jam. According to court records, a friend had to restrain Clayborn after he struck the driver in the face.

The 21-year old, who was originally charged with assault causing bodily injury, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, a simple misdemeanor. He has been sentenced to pay a $100 fine. His plea agreement for the original charge was supposed to be discussed on March 19.

Neither a representative from the Johnson County prosecutor’s office or Matthew Petrzelka, Clayborn’s lawyer, were available for comment Thursday.

— by Sam Lane

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