Former MPD officer Cates sentenced to 24 years in prison

MILWAUKEE -- Former Milwaukee police officer Ladmarald Cates was sentenced to 24 years in prison. 44-year-old Cates was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman while on duty.

Cates was found guilty of raping a woman while responding to her 911 call back in 2010. Cates admitted the two had sex, but always said it was consensual.

Cates faced a maximum of life in prison.

Jurors deliberated three hours before delivering a split verdict in the case. They found Cates not guilty of using a firearm in a crime of violence.