by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton
Keyonna Waddell faces up to 25 years in prison for the crime.
According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Waddell, 35, was found guilty of assault in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree by a jury on April 24.
The victim lost his hand due to the incident.
“Domestic violence can escalate to deadly levels, and this case is a sobering reminder of that reality,” said District Attorney Tierney in a written statement. “Thanks to the outstanding work of our prosecutors and the Suffolk County Police Department, a dangerous individual has been held accountable and will face a lengthy prison sentence for this horrific act.”
As he headed outside, it blew up in his hand. Feeling the pain, he realized his hand was gone, then ran to the end of the driveway and saw Waddell leaving the home.
The victim was taken to Nassau University Medical Center by police officers. The rest of his hand and a part of his arm were amputated.
Waddell was arrested the next day after police officers investigated the incident. They discovered that she had previously threatened to use the dynamite on him several times before this incident.
She is slated to return to court for sentencing on May 27.
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Source: Black Enterprise
