William Blount was found guilty of attacking Nina Rothschild in a subway station, following her down the steps before violently kicking and striking her head with a hammer multiple times. Rothschild sustained significant injuries, requiring emergency surgery and the installation of titanium mesh in her skull. During his court appearance, Blount displayed no remorse, while prosecutors emphasized his history of violent felonies to argue against his release. Blount’s defense claimed he had rehabilitated and harbored aspirations of becoming a fashion designer, evident through his courtroom attire.
Nina Rothschild, 60, asked William Blount in court, 'Why me?' after he was convicted of brutally attacking her with a hammer 13 times.
William Blount, guilty of attacking Rothschild, showed no remorse during sentencing, leading to Rothschild's decision to avoid the subway altogether.
Prosecutors described Blount as a persistent, violent felon with a history of robberies, reinforcing their argument against his release.
Defense attorney Garnett Sullivan claimed Blount had undergone rehabilitation and aspired to be a fashion designer, wearing homemade bowties to court.
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