By Staff
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man who grabbed his estranged wife by the throat and threw her to the ground was found guilty of domestic violence Tuesday by a Cass County jury.
The jury of six heard testimony that Jason Keen assaulted his wife during a dispute at his girlfriend's house.
The victim testified that Keen grabbed her around the throat, leaving visible injuries that were observed by Dowagiac Police Department officers, who investigated the case.
The domestic violence case was presented to the jury by Cass County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jason Ronning.
Fourth District Court Judge Paul Deats presided over the trial.
Ronning stated, "Holding today's domestic violence offender accountable can prevent future serious injuries and even death."
Keen was sentenced immediately after the verdict to nine months of probation, including anger management classes.