Mr. Jobateh, an African American man in his late forties pleaded not guilty to
attempted murder, toward his white wife, Mrs. Jobateh. He also pleaded not guilty to
aggravated assault against his neighbour, and assault with a weapon, which all happened
November 30, 2003.
The accused admitted to stabbing his wife several times in the kitchen of their
home, which then moved outside the home when Mrs. Jobateh tried to escape. He
claimed that it happened so quickly and that he did not mean to hurt his wife. Mr.
Jobateh also stated, "I was just so angry". He did not listen to his children as they
pleaded with him to stop.
As the children went upstairs to call 9-1-1, Mr. Jobateh still carrying the knife
went upstairs to stop them. Mrs. Jobateh escaped outside and Mr. Jobateh ran after
her and allegedly was trying to stop the bleeding that was coming from her neck.
Although, I did not see the neighbour's testimony, it was said in......
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