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Travis Ashburn, a travel nurse, was assaulted outside a Kent restaurant, allegedly by Keegan Keitges, who may have been stalking his ex-girlfriend.

Keitges pleaded guilty to assaulting Ashburn and violating a protection order; a tracking device was found in the victim's friend's car.

Ashburn is recovering from severe injuries, and a fundraiser has been started to help with his medical expenses.

KENT, Wash. - A man who works as a travel nurse is still recovering after being attacked and assaulted outside a restaurant in Kent .

Police believe the suspect, Keegan Keitges, may have been stalking his ex-girlfriend and attacked Travis Ashburn because he was at the restaurant with her. He is pictured below prior to the attack.

Lauren says she and Travis are long-time friends.

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