05/15/08

A local pastor who was arrested last summer after allegedly raping his wife has pled guilty to one misdemeanor charge in court today.

According to the Jerome Prosecutors Office, Ron Matheney pled guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery.

In exchange for his guilty plea, the original felony domestic battery charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.

Attorney's say Matheney was originally charged with 4 felonies stemming from allegations his wife made.