KU student pleads to three battery charges, sentenced to probation

A 19-year-old Kansas University student was sentenced to one year probation Monday after pleading no contest to three counts of battery stemming from an October incident.

Won Mo Kang was arrested Oct. 16 after allegedly damaging property, assaulting an acquaintance and preventing the person from leaving a residence. Kang had originally been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, but was charged with battery, criminal damage and criminal restraint.

Monday’s no contest pleas were part of a deal with prosecutors.

As part of Kang’s probation, he will also have to perform 50 hours of community service and obtain anger management counseling.