Arrest
On 3 September 2011 Hamm was accused of assaulting an Ohio taxi driver, damaging that taxi's window and refusing to pay his fare. He was arrested, and while in custody threatened the arresting officers. Hamm was charged with assault and two other misdemeanors. On 9 September Hamm was fired from his coaching position at Ohio State.
On Thursday February 23, 2012 Paul Hamm pleaded no contest to a reduced set of two misdemeanor charges in an Upper Arlington court in suburban Columbus. A misdemeanor assault charge was dismissed.
A magistrate suspended a sentence of 90 days in custody on each count, provided that Hamm completes a year of probation. pay the cab fare, plus court fees, and must sit with a counselor for an alcohol assessment.
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