Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Hammer Attack in Queens Subway

Sentencing for Queens Subway Hammer Attack

• ⚖️ William Blount, 60, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a violent hammer attack and robbery.
• 📍 The attack occurred three years ago at the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City.

Victim's Impact Statement

• 💬 Nina Rothschild, 61, a New York City Health Department worker, bravely addressed her attacker in court for the first time.
• 🤕 She described the horrific assault, where she was kicked down subway steps and struck 13 times in the head with a hammer, fracturing her skull.
• ❓ Rothschild questioned why Blount attacked her, stating, "Why on earth did you come up behind me, fracture my skull multiple times with a hammer, and then grab my bag?"

Attacker's Prior Convictions and Sentencing

• criminal Blount, who appeared emotionless, has a history of violent felony offenses, including kidnapping and robbery, spanning decades.
• 👨‍⚖️ The judge acknowledged it was a miracle Rothschild survived and sentenced Blount to the maximum penalty requested by prosecutors.
• 🗣️ Blount's attorney stated his client's only remark was, "She's such a nice lady."

Justice and Moving Forward

• ✊ Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz stated that those who attack people in the subway and disrupt the community will be held accountable.
• ✨ Nina Rothschild, now fully recovered, expressed that addressing her attacker was freeing and is looking forward to future adventures.
• 🎯 Rothschild had requested the maximum sentence, which she received.