PHOENIX – In a disturbing case of domestic violence, Colin Lee Juan, 33, of Laveen, Arizona, was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for strangling his then-girlfriend.
Juan, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, pleaded guilty to assault by strangulation of an intimate partner. According to court documents, Juan admitted to strangling his girlfriend, impeding her airflow, in an incident that occurred on the Gila River Indian Community.
The investigation was conducted by the Gila River Police Department, while the prosecution was handled by Christine Ducat Keller, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, Phoenix. Judge Diane J. Humetewa presided over the case.
Juan’s sentence is a stark reminder of the severity of domestic violence and the need for those who commit such crimes to face justice. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona will continue to work tirelessly to prosecute cases like this and keep our communities safe.
The case highlights the importance of addressing domestic violence and supporting its victims. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are resources available to help. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233.
Juan’s case, CR-18-1134-PHX-DJH, was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. For more information, visit www.justice.gov/usao/az. Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter @USAO_AZ for the latest news.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona is committed to combating domestic violence and keeping our communities safe. If you have any information about this case or other cases of domestic violence, please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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