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Student accused of threatening, beating woman
CAROLYN CRIST
Issue date: 10/9/07 Section: News
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A University student is accused of beating his girlfriend at least three times since August.
Mathieu Jean Van Asten, 19, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of simple battery, two felony counts of false imprisonment and felony terroristic threats and acts, according to the warrant for arrest and police records.
University Cpl. Lindsay McIntosh met with Marie Danielle Clark Oct. 2, and Clark reported the following events, which are documented in court records:
On Aug. 25, Van Asten pulled her arms, pinned her on the couch with her arm behind her back and held her there against her will at her home, the warrant says.
On Aug. 31, Van Asten slapped her across the face at her home while accusing her of cheating on him, the warrant says.
On Sept. 15, Van Asten yelled at her at her home, hit her, and said, "I'm going to kill you," the warrant says. The threats and physical contact were confirmed by a third party, who heard slapping and crushing noises from an adjacent room.
The third person later witnessed physical injuries on Clark.
On Oct. 2, Van Asten grabbed Clark and threw her across his dorm room. He then held and punched her head, the warrant says
Clark said she was sitting in a chair when he threw her again and then pinched and bit her. Van Asten threw her on the bed, holding her down against her will, and punched the mattress next to her head. McIntosh said she saw visible injuries on Clark.
Efforts to reach Van Asten were unsuccessful Monday, and Clark declined to comment.
University Lt. Lisa Boone declined to give details on the case but offered advice.
"Any student in a relationship with physical violence should seek assistance because it doesn't stop," she said Monday.
"Everyone understands that it's not easy, but you should seek help. If not, the situation often escalates."
Mathieu Jean Van Asten, 19, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of simple battery, two felony counts of false imprisonment and felony terroristic threats and acts, according to the warrant for arrest and police records.
University Cpl. Lindsay McIntosh met with Marie Danielle Clark Oct. 2, and Clark reported the following events, which are documented in court records:
On Aug. 25, Van Asten pulled her arms, pinned her on the couch with her arm behind her back and held her there against her will at her home, the warrant says.
On Aug. 31, Van Asten slapped her across the face at her home while accusing her of cheating on him, the warrant says.
On Sept. 15, Van Asten yelled at her at her home, hit her, and said, "I'm going to kill you," the warrant says. The threats and physical contact were confirmed by a third party, who heard slapping and crushing noises from an adjacent room.
The third person later witnessed physical injuries on Clark.
On Oct. 2, Van Asten grabbed Clark and threw her across his dorm room. He then held and punched her head, the warrant says
Clark said she was sitting in a chair when he threw her again and then pinched and bit her. Van Asten threw her on the bed, holding her down against her will, and punched the mattress next to her head. McIntosh said she saw visible injuries on Clark.
Efforts to reach Van Asten were unsuccessful Monday, and Clark declined to comment.
University Lt. Lisa Boone declined to give details on the case but offered advice.
"Any student in a relationship with physical violence should seek assistance because it doesn't stop," she said Monday.
"Everyone understands that it's not easy, but you should seek help. If not, the situation often escalates."
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CoastalDawg
posted 10/09/07 @ 9:58 AM EST
This young lady should have left before this incident, but thankfully she didn't wait until this man seriously injured her or maybe even killed her. Jealousy is an awful thing and combined with violence leads to disaster. (Continued…)
Still Somewhat Agree
posted 10/09/07 @ 3:36 PM EST
Blaise,
I understand the mile... that's why I "somewhat agree". However...
The situation noted here indicates a less-involved, less-complicated relationship than you postulate. (Continued…)
William Randolph Hearst
posted 10/09/07 @ 3:46 PM EST
Situations noted in newspapers are never what they truly are.
Class Mate Not Sliz Though
posted 10/09/07 @ 7:07 PM EST
This guy is in my SPCM1500 (Speech Communications, Interpersonal Communications) class. He's from Belgium. I'm pretty sure this is his first or second year at the University (as well as in this country). (Continued…)
Rebecca
posted 10/09/07 @ 9:41 PM EST
Why on earth did you put the victim's name in this?
don't need to know
posted 10/09/07 @ 9:58 PM EST
I am outraged and think that he and his family should sue the school paper for slandering his name. What kind of biased paper is this, do you even know the full story or is her story the ONLY one that needs to be told. (Continued…)
hm
posted 10/09/07 @ 10:27 PM EST
It's a bit hard to report what's not in police reports and court records if no one will talk to the paper about it. The story said she refused to comment and that he couldn't be reached. (Continued…)
Tib
posted 10/10/07 @ 10:42 AM EST
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slander
Author should know how to read. Did she speak to either parties?
Mali
posted 10/10/07 @ 12:39 PM EST
I think it's ridiculous that this got published. Sure it's public information but there was no need to put this in our newspaper. I know these two, well, and if you don't know the story than you shouldn't talk about and should never think that you have a right to publish it especially with no real evidence. (Continued…)
athensbum
posted 10/10/07 @ 2:08 PM EST
Um, I think the comment about slander was issued because slander is spoken/transient and LIBEL is written or otherwise more permanently recorded. But, actually, there is no LIBEL in this article because it is, um, FACTUAL. (Continued…)
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