Alleged Jehovah?s Witness attacker held to answer
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A San Bruno woman accused of yanking a Jehovah?s Witness into her home and threatening her with a butcher knife will face a trial for the incident, Superior Court Judge Marie Seth Weiner ruled Friday.
Cathy Infusino, 52, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon for the alleged assault on Christmas Day of 2004.
The victim of the alleged attack testified against Infusino at a preliminary hearing Friday. The defense presented no evidence or testimony.
However, Infusino has claimed that she was the crime victim in the case, according to San Mateo County District Attorney?s office. The Jehovah?s Witness entered her home with a key and attempted to burglarize the property, according to Infusino?s version of events.
The Jehovah's Witness' version of about what happened about 2 p.m. that Christmas afternoon differs from Infusino's version dramatically, according to the district attorney's office.
The 52-year-old Jehovah?s Witness was out visiting homes in Infusino?s San Bruno neighborhood when she knocked on Infusino?s door, believing the home belonged to an acquaintance. Infusino answered the door and the victim apologized for her mistake.
Infusino allegedly then grabbed the woman and pulled her into the apartment. The victim noticed that Infusino had a butcher knife. She pushed Infusino away and escaped with only slight cut on her hand.
Infusino is out of custody on a $10,000 bail bond. She will return for Superior Court arraignment on April 29 at 8:30 a.m.