Trial date set for man accused of trying to cut off girlfriend's finger

Thursday, April 15, 2010

A Cape Girardeau man accused of assaulting his fiancee in January by attempting to sever her ring finger will appear in court again in July when his case is heard before a jury. Jason J. Robert, who is charged with second-degree domestic assault, will hear evidence against him at a jury trial starting July 26. New Madrid County Circuit Judge Fred W. Copeland scheduled the trial Tuesday, when he also decided Robert must appear with his attorney, Gordon Glaus, on July 13 for a case review and confirm the trial setting.

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