Former RCMP officer Jeffrey Gillis pleads guilty to one count of assault

Former RCMP officer Jeffrey Rae Gillis, 43, has pleaded guilty to one count of assault.

Gillis was off duty when he "backhanded" a victim in a car in Charlottetown on Feb. 11. The victim's identity is protected by a court order.

• RCMP Const. Jeffrey Rae Gillis charged with assault

One other count of assault was dropped. One count of uttering threats was stayed. Gillis is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 18.

Gillisretired from the force in February.

• Not guilty pleas entered for former RCMP officer Jeffrey Gillis

In a separate case,Gillisalso faces 12 weapons-related charges, for which he has pleaded not guilty. That trial is scheduled for January.

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