Lima man sentenced to two years for assault

A 21-year-old man from Lima was sentenced to up to two years in prison for assaulting his girlfriend. The decision was made by Judge Terri Kohlrieser in Allen County Common Pleas Court on Monday. Michael Bean, who had turned 21 just days earlier, faced serious charges after a violent incident. Prosecutors said he hit the woman multiple times, used a belt to beat her, and even slammed her head against a sink until she lost consciousness. Photographs presented in court showed the victim's severe injuries. Although Bean had no prior criminal record, the judge emphasized the gravity of the victim's injuries. The case began with an argument over a group chat, which escalated into physical violence. Bean surrendered his phone, discovered messages from another man, and became aggressive. In court, Bean stated that his actions were not typical for him. Judge Kohlrieser challenged this view, suggesting that the behavior reflected rage rather than a mere mistake. Bean pleaded guilty to reduced charges of abduction and attempted felonious assault as part of a deal with prosecutors.