Gwinnett County

Man found not guilty of battery, child cruelty charges in matter with another driver

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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A man accused of being involved in a road rage incident was cleared of the most serious charges.

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Duane Sudderth was found not guilty July 18 on all charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault and child cruelty.

He received a guilty verdict on a single misdemeanor count of aggressive driving in connection to the incident.

Gwinnett County police said in March 2024 that the matter involved Sudderth and an 18-year-old in another vehicle.

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