Judge sentences man to 4 years for attack on pregnant woman

MINOT, N.D. (AP) - A New Town man accused of assaulting a pregnant woman has been sentenced to four years in federal prison.

Curtis Young Bear III pleaded guilty in December to assault with a dangerous weapon. Another assault charge was dropped in exchange for the plea.

Authorities say the assault happened last May. Young Bear allegedly hit, bit and kicked the victim, who was treated for numerous abrasions, a broken nose and a bite mark to the chin.

U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland says Young Bear must serve three years of supervised probation after he is released from prison.