Superior Court judge candidate Stephone Johnson was arrested and pleaded guilty to a simple battery charge in 2008 after his estranged wife accused him of abuse. He faced charges of sexual and simple battery, but they were effectively dismissed after he completed a pretrial diversion program in Rockdale County.
According to the final disposition, Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of “family violence simple battery” in May 2008. He was required to complete 20 hours of community service work and a conflict resolution counseling program before his guilty plea could be withdrawn and the charges nolle prossed in October 2008.
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