Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON — The man who was found guilty of attacking District Attorney Keith Schroeder during a court hearing has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.

Michael Sherman, 27, was sentenced Monday before Judge Trish Rose. A Reno County jury convicted Sherman of attempted first-degree murder for attacking Schroeder as he was being sentenced in another case.

During Monday’s sentencing, the defense asked the court for a less sentence for Sherman stating the only reason so much time was being considered was the fact that the victim was the district attorney. He went on to say Sherman was simply frustrated. But Rose denied the motion noting that the attack was not just on Schroeder but on the court system — a place where people are suppose to feel safe. With that, she sentenced Sherman to a middle range term of 21 years.

That will be added to the 13 plus years he already is serving in a child molestation case.