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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Woman attacks and strangles ex-boyfriend

A Coralville woman was accused Thursday of attacking her ex-boyfriend.

According to a Coralville police complaint, Katherine Wells, 29, had lived with her now-ex-boyfriend, with whom she has had a child, for two years. She allegedly admitted to fighting with him, according to the complaint.

The complaint said Wells attacked her ex-boyfriend and began choking him. He suffered pain and exhibited visible bruises on his neck following the incident, according to the complaint. He also had a scratch on his lip, the complaint said.

Wells is charged with domestic abuse with strangulation, a Class-D felony.

— by Matt Starns

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