SALT LAKE TRIBUNE (Salt Lake City, Utah) 25 September 09 Man attacks pregnant wife; throws python against wall (Melinda Rogers)
A South Salt Lake City man is accused of attacking his pregnant wife during an argument over the couple's pet python snake.
The 21-year-old man allegedly threw the snake across a room in the couple's home on the 800 West block of Timber Creek Way (3875 South) on Monday, according to charging documents filed Friday in 3rd District Court.
After he tossed the snake, the two "scuffled" and the man threw his wife to stop her from apparently reaching the snake to rescue it, charges state.
The woman, who was 38 weeks pregnant, fell as a result of her husband throwing her and began having stomach pains, according to charges. She was taken to the hospital where she delivered her baby.
The man is charged with one count of third-degree felony assault, which is punishable by up to five years in prison if he is convicted. He is also charged with commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, a class A misdemeanor.
The assault took place in front of the couple's 17-month-old daughter, charges state.
Man attacks pregnant wife; throws python against wall