KU student faces new charge
The Kansas Attorney General's office today charged Matthew Jaeger with an additional county of aggravated battery in connection with the October 9 attack on his ex-girlfriend. Enlarge video
A Kansas University student accused of brutally attacking his ex-girlfriend now faces an additional criminal charge.
On Tuesday, Kansas Assistant Attorney General Jacqie Spradling charged 22-year-old Matthew Jaeger with a second count of aggravated battery, involving the same victim. Jaeger was already facing aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated burglary and criminal threat charges in connection with the Oct. 9 incident.
Jaeger's lawyer, defense attorney Carl Cornwell, said his client likely will bond out of jail today and then enter a treatment facility for substance abuse and mental health issues in California. Jaeger has been jailed on $850,000 bond.
Douglas County District Judge Robert Fairchild ordered Jaeger to wear a GPS monitoring device and stay at least 100 miles away from the victim and her family.
Fairchild scheduled a preliminary hearing in the case for Feb. 22.
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ilovelucy (anonymous) says…
I think that a--hole ought to do his substance abuse treatment in KS. No telling what Daddy has planned for him once he's out.
13luck (anonymous) says…
He must be going to that place that B Spears went to ... I am sure that they will do a great job with him!!
The best treatment that he is going to get is being in solitary confinement in the Douglas county jail .. he wont be getting any "substances" there .... and he should have plenty of time to think about what he has done!!
This kid needs to be kept behind bars where the only thing that will be abused is his @ss!
Fatty_McButterpants (anonymous) says…
So...does this mean that the family is going to pony up $85,000 or $850,000? That's a lot of cheddar!
adree66046 (anonymous) says…
I don't understand why bail isn't higher for this guy... it scares me to think what he could do to this girl if let out of jail... even if he's in California.
And what's the story with the driver? Any mention of him yet?
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…
haven't seen anything RE the driver, and he really needs to be charged. also, no charges against the kid/perp RE the man who was with the victim? what about a charge of attempted murder RE the victim?
first it was a substance treatment facility in MN, now CA. what? should there have been any bond for this dude?
domino (anonymous) says…
If you go thru a bail bonds company, you must put up 10% of the total bond, or $85,000 in this case. You are out this money and never get it back. I think the bond could potentially be raised with the additional charges, but not positive. A little suprised the judge will allow him to go to CA for treatment - ususally with bonding out you cannot leave the state or sometimes county without approval of the courts. If he is as screwed up as he apparently is, though, I would hate to have him in jail here - he is a threat to the other inmates and more importantly, at least to me, is the jailers who have to take care of him. With his history of violence and martial arts abilities, I'm kinda glad he is out of here! Still needs to be totally held accountable for his actions - just hope going to the "clinic" doesn't allow them to cop a mental defense of some sort!
staff04 (anonymous) says…
I still think it is absolutely horrifying that this guy isn't being held for attempted murder.
mom_of_three (anonymous) says…
I know he is innocent until proven guilty, but I think this is just a ploy by the parents in hopes of reducing his punishment. Maybe he does really need it, but I think it's a little late, some damage has been done.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…
yes, Dotslines, that was one of a couple reasons that I wondered about. or, maybe the mexican border is more attractive than the canadian border? where in CA is this facility?
or, perhaps the MN facility rejected him due to his extreme violence in this case? finally, does he have family or other connections in CA? I'm glad he has a GPS monitor on him, but if I were the victim, it wouldn't give me much comfort, as how quickly could he go after her before the GPS monitor catches his location and dispatches somebody? more like find him at the murder scene?
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…
agreed, if bailbondsmen are making his bail, much better situation. where's Dog!
SteveAisenstein (anonymous) says…
I have a good feeling he will be monitored pretty closely, as far as those things go. I wonder if more charges are forthcoming. The most important question is whether he is a danger to others....
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…
dear Reader or my fellow LJW poster,
If you were wishing to express support for Jaeger's victim, or send something for her comfort and assistance, I now have a way for us to do that.
Send to:
Gadugi Faith Center/Rape victim Survivor service
2518 Ridge ct.
Lawrence, KS 66046
Make your check out to the Gadugi Center, and either in the memo field of the check, or on the envelope, write "Jaeger case" and I am assured every cent will go to the victim's assistance.
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I want to add that this is an appeal organized just by LJW posters, 'theeleventhstephanie' and me. Jaeger's victim represents many unreported victims of sexual violence who are also assisted by this very good organization. Gadugi Center is looking for additional support. This organization would also benefit from an unrestricted gift, too if you choose. Mrs. Gnome and I will be enclosing two checks in our envelope, one marked "Jaeger case" and the other unrestricted.
Jaeger's victim certainly deserves all the support we can muster after the things which she has suffered.
/gnome