An argument between a Florida couple over political differences turned violent, authorities said Wednesday.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was called to a North Fort Myers home after a 70-year-old man allegedly grabbed his fiancee by the neck and put pressure on her, according to an affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital.
Investigators said the woman was a “Democrat” and asked for help.
“She (and her fiancé) fought throughout the day and argued over politics because John was a Republican,” the affidavit states. “During her verbal altercation, (he) started calling her a Democrat and things like that.”
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A man and a woman got into a heated argument over different political views at a home in North Fort Myers, Florida, authorities said. (Google Maps)
“While sitting on the couch during the argument, (he) pinned her down, put his hand on her face and his other hand around her neck, strangling her and blocking her airflow.”
“I couldn’t breathe,” the woman told investigators. According to authorities, the deputy observed red marks on the woman’s neck, which matched the woman’s statement.
The man told investigators the couple, who have been engaged for 25 years, had argued over politics, but denied attacking her. This is the second time in the past 10 days that a man has been arrested in connection with this incident.
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On March 10, he allegedly assaulted a neighbor and brandished a pocket knife, according to a separate affidavit.
He was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, touching or assaulting a firearm, assault by strangulation and resisting an officer.
He is being held in the county jail, according to jail records.
