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Jaiden Grant (Athens-Clarke County).
In a troubling turn of events in Georgia, a man has been charged with the attempted strangulation of his former girlfriend after she declined his romantic advances, police reports indicate.
According to court documents accessed by Classic City News, Jaiden Grant, 20, allegedly confronted the victim over a phone call while law enforcement was present. During the conversation, Grant reportedly expressed his discontent by stating, “You were disrespecting me to my face.”
Grant also purportedly attempted to explain his actions, saying, “It all got out of hand. I’m sorry, that wasn’t me, it was out of my character.” These statements were made after the victim sought police assistance, highlighting the severity of the situation.
As detailed in an arrest warrant obtained by Law&Crime, Grant is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, also 20, by choking and physically harming her. This violent episode reportedly unfolded after she made it clear that she did not wish to reconcile and asked him to leave her residence.
Despite initially departing, Grant allegedly returned to the apartment, where the attack took place, escalating the encounter to a criminal level.
“Jaiden grabbed [the victim] by the throat and squeezed to the point where she thought she was going to pass out,” the warrant says.
Grant slapped the woman and dragged her to her bedroom before strangling her, according to Classic City News. She allegedly told police that she was able to fight him off before grabbing a can of pepper spray, which she pointed at Grant while ordering him to leave.
The woman then armed herself with a knife after Grant left. She called 911 and waited for police to arrive, Classic City News reports.
Officers were at her apartment when Grant called and spoke to the woman about what allegedly happened.
Grant was later arrested by Madison County sheriff’s deputies and transported to Athens, where he was charged with aggravated assault and battery. He has since posted bond and been ordered to stay away from the woman.
“Do not have contact directly, or indirectly,” a court filing viewed by Law&Crime says.
Grant was barred from Athens-Clarke County except for court appearances. His next court hearing has not been listed online yet.