William Blount was convicted of violently attacking Nina Rothschild in a Queens subway station, resulting in critical injuries. The attack, which happened on February 24, 2022, was captured on surveillance video and involved Blount bludgeoning Rothschild with a hammer after kicking her down the stairs. He stole her belongings, including cash and electronics. Rothschild has undergone significant medical treatment for her injuries and is set to deliver a victim impact statement at Blount's sentencing, where she reflects on the traumatic experience.
"I kept yelling stop, stop, stop, which of course was completely and utterly useless. I kept calling 'Help, help, help, help!' And fortunately two NYPD officers who were, I think, on the lower platform down by the trains came up."
"Fortunately or unfortunately, I remember basically the entire thing from start to finish. I remember starting to walk down the stairs..."
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