Frank Shorty Trujillo, Domestic Violence, New Mexico 2023

A 19-year-old Mescalero man has been convicted of brutally assaulting his girlfriend in a domestic violence incident. Frank Shorty Trujillo violently assaulted Jane Doe at their residence on October 9, 2023.

According to court documents, the attack was triggered by Trujillo's anger over a delayed marijuana delivery. The assault began in front of the couple's one-year-old son.

Trujillo repeatedly punched Jane Doe and bit her left leg above the knee. Throughout the attack, Jane Doe feared for her life.

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez made the announcement today. The Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matilda McCarthy Villalobos is prosecuting the case.

Trujillo will remain detained pending sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled. At sentencing, Trujillo faces up to five years imprisonment. Upon his release from prison, Trujillo will be subject to up to three years of supervised release.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the severity of domestic violence in our communities. The U.S. Attorney's Office will continue to prioritize cases involving violence against women and children.

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This case was prosecuted under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022.

Defendant: Frank Shorty Trujillo

Criminal Charges: Violently assaulted his girlfriend

City and State: Mescalero, New Mexico

Date: October 9, 2023

Sentence: Up to five years imprisonment, up to three years of supervised release

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/us-attorneys-office-secures-guilty-plea-domestic-violence-case