Former Wyoming psychologist sentenced for sex assault

January 15, 2018

Joshua Popkin, a former Wyoming psychologist accused of using his position of authority to have sex with two of his patients, has been sentenced to two consecutive three- to five-year terms.

He was sentenced on January 11 after previously pleading no contest to two counts of second-degree sexual assault. He also must pay restitution and register as a sex offender.

Under a no-contest plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges that prosecutors may have enough evidence to convict.

SOURCE: "Former Wyoming Psychologist Sentenced for Sex Assault," U.S. News, 11 Jan 2018, https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/wyoming/articles/2018-01-11/former-wyoming-psychologist-sentenced-for-sex-assault.