Natrona County Jury Acquits Casper Man
A Casper man was found not guilty of domestic violence charges following a two-day trial in Natrona County.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Criminal Justice
A jury acquitted 35-year-old Grant Phillip Bauer of domestic battery and strangulation charges after only 80 minutes of deliberation. The trial examined a December 2025 incident in which a woman reported being choked.
Why it matters
The verdict followed defense arguments that the defendant acted in self-defense during the incident. The jury cleared Bauer of the two charges after hearing testimony about the interaction.
A Natrona County jury returned a not guilty verdict on two counts of domestic violence against the defendant. The decision was reached following two days of trial testimony.
The players
Grant Phillip Bauer
Grant Phillip Bauer is the 35-year-old Casper man who stood trial for domestic violence charges.
The details
During the trial, testimony indicated that the alleged victim sustained a fractured nose and bruising on her neck during the December incident. The defendant testified that he acted in self-defense after the woman bit his finger during the altercation.
Timeline
Dec. 26, 2025: The alleged domestic violence incident occurred.
Oct. 20, 2026: The two-day trial concluded with an acquittal verdict.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard of reasonable doubt in Wyoming criminal law where prosecutors must prove every element of a charge beyond doubt. Acquittals in domestic violence cases highlight the high evidentiary burden required to overcome self-defense claims.
The resolution of this trial concludes the legal matter regarding the specific domestic violence charges in Natrona County. Local residents and businesses remain unaffected by the court's procedural outcome.
The takeaway
The jury accepted the defense argument that the defendant acted in self-defense when he pushed and slapped the woman. This verdict serves as a reminder that specific legal claims of self-defense can significantly influence jury deliberations in battery trials.
Further reading
Learn more about local court proceedings on our Criminal Justice page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oil City News.
