Report: Victim bites off suspect's tongue to repel sexual assault
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Police say a 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a home invasion had his tongue bitten off by the victim, according to CBS affiliate WCSC.
On Friday, police spoke to a 33-year-old woman who said that she had been sexually assaulted at her home. The victim reportedly told police that the attack began at 6:30 a.m. when she heard a knock on her front door.
Finding no one at the door, she then returned to bed, according to the station. After hearing repeated knocks and a ring, she opened the door to find a male standing -- off to the side of the house -- holding a knife.
According to the police report, the victim screamed "No" and attempted to close the front door, but the suspect had already forced half of his body into the doorway. He then allegedly tackled her onto the floor, punched her several times and told her to "stop fighting and I won't hurt you."
The incident report stated that the suspect picked up the victim and carried her to her bedroom. After he attempted to take off her shorts, she said she attacked him and the suspect allegedly told her "Now you have to die!" and forced his tongue in her mouth.
The victim told officers that she "bit his tongue as hard as she could until she heard it snap."
She then reportedly ran away and drove to a nearby business to call the police.
Officials told CBS affiliate WCSC that the suspect was later identified after his mother called 911 due to her son "not having a tongue and needing medical assistance." His tongue was located and placed into a bag of ice.
North Charleston police say the suspect is being charged as an adult. He was identified as Antoine Miller, and faces charges including first-degree criminal sexual conduct, first-degree assault, first-degree battery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and first-degree kidnapping.
Bond was reportedly denied on all charges.