KJAN’s sister station KNOD reports that on Monday, April 15th, Terry Cox, the former Harlan City Administrator, pleaded guilty to an amended felony charge of 2nd degree theft, and an aggravated misdemeanor charge for tampering with records.

According to court records, Cox pleaded guilty to theft in the second degree and Tampering with records. Due to a plea agreement, a charge of Felonious Misconduct in Office, will be dismissed at Coxs’ expense, once the time for appeal is over. Sentencing is scheduled for May 20th. The state will not request jail or prison time. Cox is required to pay restitution to the city of Harlan in the amount of $7,500. He says he plans to request a deferred judgement at the time of sentencing.