Model indicted on assault charges after husband found dead in NYC home
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A New York grand jury indicted a male model Wednesday, accusing him of attacking his husband, who was later found dead and stabbed in his New York apartment — but he has not been charged in his husband’s death. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Donald Zieben-Hood, 40, was indicted for what the Manhattan district attorney’s office described in a news release as three alleged incidents of intimate partner violence from February to August.
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Main Idea: A New York grand jury indicted model Donald Zieben-Hood on assault and related charges after prosecutors said he repeatedly abused his husband, who was later found dead in their Harlem apartment.
Key Points:
- The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said the indictment covers three alleged incidents of intimate partner violence from February to August.
- Donald Zieben-Hood was not charged in Jacob Zieben-Hood’s death, and prosecutors said the homicide investigation is still open.
- Charging papers say Donald Zieben-Hood ignored orders of protection and allegedly threatened, attacked, and cut his husband over several months.
- Police found Jacob Zieben-Hood dead on Aug. 1 with stab wounds and other injuries, and Donald Zieben-Hood was arrested and held without bail.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The case may raise fears about intimate partner violence and the safety of people trapped in abusive homes, while also putting strain on police, courts, and shelters.
Positive Impact
The Manhattan district attorney’s case and protection orders may help warn victims, encourage reporting, and deter some abuse.
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