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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A man recently found guilty of attempted manslaughter for dragging a Seminole County deputy during a traffic stop, will be back in court Wednesday.
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Rocky Rudolph Jr. is scheduled for his sentencing hearing at 9 a.m.
In 2019, body camera video captured Rudolph dragging former Seminole County Deputy Aaron Blaise with his SUV toward Interstate 4 in Lake Mary.
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Rudolph’s defense said he was acting in fear for his life when he drove off.
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Rudolph was facing an attempted murder charge, but on Jan. 24, a jury returned a guilty verdict of attempted manslaughter, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, fleeing/attempting to elude, and other charges.
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Rudolph, a convicted felon, faces a potential maximum sentence of life in prison.
Channel 9 will be in the courtroom this morning to let you know what happens.
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