Bruce Robertson, Domestic Violence, Arizona 2020

A Fort Defiance man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a brutal domestic violence case.

Bruce Robertson, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven P. Logan on January 27, 2020, for two counts of Domestic Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury.

The charges stem from multiple incidents of domestic violence that occurred in 2015 and 2016, during which Robertson repeatedly punched his then-girlfriend in the face, shoved her, and threatened to smother her.

In one particularly disturbing incident, Robertson attempted to hit his infant child with a large metal belt, and when his girlfriend shielded the baby, he beat her with the belt.

The case was referred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which launched an investigation that led to Robertson's prosecution. The investigation was conducted by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney William G. Voit, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

Robertson is a member of the Navajo Nation, as was the victim, and the crimes occurred near Chinle, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation.

The sentencing of Robertson serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Defendant: Bruce Robertson

Criminal Charges: Two counts of Domestic Assault Resulting in Substantial Bodily Injury

City and State: Phoenix, Arizona

Date: January 27, 2020

Sentence: 4 years in prison

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-az/pr/fort-defiance-man-sentenced-4-years-prison-domestic-violence