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Man assaults and burglarizes ex-wife's home, sentenced to 5 years in prison

According to evidence, James Miller broke into his pregnant ex-wife’s home, charged at her, grabbed her by the throat and threw her down to the ground.
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WASHINGTON — A Virginia man will serve five years in prison for assaulting and burglarizing his ex-wife’s home. 

On Wednesday, James Miller was sentenced for burglary, simple assault and destruction of property during a break-in. According to evidence, Miller broke into his pregnant ex-wife’s home on Sept. 19, 2023 and charged at her, grabbed her by the throat and threw her down to the ground. 

When she managed to get back up, Miller grabbed her by her bathrobe and threw her on the couch. The victim’s daughter, who was hiding upstairs, called 911. Police arrived at the home at 1:49 a.m. and arrested Miller on the scene. 

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