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Charge Set Aside In Petersburg City Manager Case

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An assault charge against Petersburg's City Manager has been placed on hold after a court hearing Monday morning.

William E. Johnson III was charged in February with assault of a family member after an alleged incident involving his wife. In court Monday, a judge nolle prossed the misdemeanor charge after a motion by the Commonwealth.

Johnson has completed an anger management and marriage counseling course.

In a statement following the court proceedings, Petersburg Mayor Brian Moore said the city will meet to discuss the case and Johnson's status at a closed meeting in August.

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