Georgia Doctor Scott Filler Pleads Guilty To Punching Teen Girl

Mar 9, 2011 - 10:43
Mar 13, 2011 - 19:26
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VAIL, Colo. -- A Georgia man accused of punching a 14-year-old girl in the face for running into his son on the slopes in Colorado has pleaded guilty to third-degree assault.

The Vail Daily reported Tuesday that the plea from 41-year-old Scott Filler was for a misdemeanor stemming from the December incident at Beaver Creek Ski Resort.

Police reports said Filler thought the teen was skiing carelessly when she bumped into his 4-year-old son. Eagle County sheriff's deputies said that's when he jumped on the girl and hit her with his fist.

District Attoey Mark Hurlbert said Filler was sentenced to anger management classes and restitution, the amount of which would be determined by the girl.

Prosecutors also sought community service, but Hurlbert said the judge fined Filler $500 instead.

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