Arlington Heights Man Accused in Attack on Pregnant Woman

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — An Arlington Heights man is accused of attacking a woman who is seven months pregnant, putting a pillow over her face and towel around her throat, according to the Daily Herald.

Justin Gorre, 27, was charged Friday with aggravated domestic batter, aggravated battery to a pregnant woman, unlawful restraint, violation of an order of protection and interferring with a 911 report in connection with the Sept. 19 attack, the report stated. He is being held on $245,000 bail, and his court date is Oct. 13.

Prosecutors claim Gorre attacked the woman while the two were arguing over his relationship with a female co-worker, the Herald reports. Gorre allegedly used a pillow and towel to restrict the pregnant woman's breathing and even forced a sock in her mouth to prevent her screaming, the report added.

The woman eventually escaped to a neighbor's house and called police, according to the report.

Earlier this year, Gorre pleaded guilty to battery in connection with an incident involving the same woman, the report stated. He could be sentenced up to seven years in prison if convicted on the current charges, the report added.

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