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Former CU Football Assistant Coach Joe Tumpkin Reaches Plea Deal In Domestic Violence Case

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- A judge has accepted a proposed plea deal in the domestic violence case involving a former University of Colorado football assistant coach accused of repeatedly beating his girlfriend. Joe Tumpkin was facing felony assault charges.

Tumpkin is expected to plead guilty to a misdemeanor as part of the plea deal. His ex-girlfriend opposes the deal.

Tumpkin is expected to enter that plea in court next month.

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