Former Rapid City TV anchor involved in domestic violence case set for jury trial

A former Rapid City news anchor, Shad Olson, is facing a jury trial in a domestic violence case. The 52-year-old was accused of assaulting a woman at her residence in Meade County back in February of last year. Details of the incident include allegations that he grabbed the woman by her shoulders and threw her to the ground multiple times.

Initially charged with aggravated assault-domestic violence, that charge was dismissed in November. Olson now faces a lesser charge of simple assault-domestic violence. He was previously offered a plea agreement but chose not to proceed with it.

Currently, Olson's legal proceedings continue, with a pre-trial conference scheduled for May 22. Following this, the jury trial is set to take place on June 5. The developments in this case have drawn attention given Olson's former role as a news anchor in the area.

As the trial approaches, the community remains watchful of the outcomes and implications of these serious allegations. The case underscores ongoing concerns surrounding domestic violence and its impact on victims.

Olson's next court appearances will be crucial in determining the direction of the charges against him and the broader legal proceedings involved.