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Posted: 10:29 AM May 15, 2008
Last Updated: 11:03 AM May 15, 2008
Reporter: Anna Baxter
Email Address: anna.baxter@wsaz.com

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A man from Kanawha County will spend up to 15 years in prison for slashing another man's throat.

A judge sentenced Jeffrey Arthur Thursday to 3 to 15 years. He will get credit for the 453 days he's already served.

Arthur pleaded guilty to attempted first degree murder last month.

Police say Arthur was trying to rob Timothy Lester when he cut his throat. The crime happened in November 2006 at an apartment complex at West Minister Way in Charleston.

Timothy was able to walk to a nearby 7-11 for help.

During Arthur's sentencing, he apologized to the victim.

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Posted by: ya kno on May 21, 2008 at 02:39 AM
to bad for you all that he only gon b in there at the most 6 yrs... when actually he dont even needa b in there at alll

Posted by: dd on May 16, 2008 at 01:07 AM
Can you believe this guy said "If he would not had pulled a knife this would not have happened" How about if YOU would not tried to rob him in the first place he would not have to protect himself

Posted by: Kyle on May 15, 2008 at 11:52 PM
He should be in longer! A guy got 60 yrs for a robbery, but he didnt slash a throat.

Posted by: shane on May 15, 2008 at 05:43 PM
i know this guy. what a thug. not real smart either. just look at him

Posted by: a real nut on May 15, 2008 at 05:16 PM
i am sorry.. you got me 3 to 15 years,, that was the onley thing he was sorry for getting caught

Posted by: angie on May 15, 2008 at 03:20 PM
Since all of most working class people have to take drug tests to get a job and to keep a job, why doesn't people that are on welfare have to take drug tests in order to apply and to keep their free living, food, clothing and ect. I bet that over 1/2 of the people that are on welfare are on drugs and or dealing thats why they can't afford to buy their own food, clothing & housing they would rather spend their $ on drugs, pay cash for new cars, gold jewelry and loud stereos why should us working class people have to support their habits. When we can barely afford the cost of our own living expenses. This really gets under my skin. think about it.

Posted by: Joe on May 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM
The guy could be out in a couple of years? I would think that slitting a persons throat would get you more time than that.

Posted by: Fed up more and more on May 15, 2008 at 11:29 AM
well i would HOPE so! now if they don't let him out like they are all over the country b/c jails are "overcrowded". correct me if I'm wrong, but they're not supposed to be in luxury hotels or country clubs are they? so they're overcrowded, big deal. i'm so sorry for their discomfort. their victims are usually dead or in physical, emotional and/or mental anguish the rest of their lives as well as their families so i'm SO sorry the criminals are in "discomfort" let him do his time. and so he apologized to his victim..wow! that makes up for the fear and pain he caused him. could have taken his life just as well. all they apologize to their victims for is to try and sway the jury and/or judge to give them lesser time and save THEIR own necks which is all that matters to them, give us a break I wish Mr. Lester well & hope he has recovered from his terrible injury. He'll have to carry the memories of this act & this "man" the rest of his life.

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