The trial for a 27-year-old Wichita man charged with several felonies in association with an incident in Haven involving his ex-wife ended Wednesday with a mixed verdict.
Mitchell Jack Jones III, was found guilty of aggravated battery and criminal threat, but not guilty of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery.
The jury came back with their verdict around 5:15 p-m, shortly after having a question answered, meaning they were close to a verdict at that time.
The case centers on him entering his ex-wife’s home in Haven back in April of last year and attacking her. He struck her with a closed fist several times and kicked her while she was on the ground. She suffered a broken jaw, a black eye and other minor injuries. She was taken to Via-Cristi St. Francis Regional Medical Center for treatment.
She says he was jealous of her new boyfriend and he claimed she was already beaten when he arrived and that he believes its was that boyfriend who committed the beating.
With the guilty verdict on the two counts, sentencing in the case is set for September 21, and Senior Assistant District Attorney Steve Maxwell says he could be looking at around 8-years in prison.
