Man shot by trooper faces menacing, weapon charges

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HERKIMER, N.Y. (AP) — An upstate New York man shot by a state trooper during a confrontation in April is now facing menacing and weapon possession charges.

Authorities say 32-year-old David Pope was arraigned this week on felony charges of menacing a police officer and criminal possession of a weapon.

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