Man sentenced to 58 years in prison for domestic violence, attempted homicide attack in Fond du Lac

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WBAY) - On Tuesday, District Attorney Eric J. Toney announced 48-year-old Lataye D. Smith from Chicago was sentenced to 58 years of initial confinement and 38 years of extended supervision.

A jury previously convicted Smith of three domestic violence convictions with a dangerous weapon for attempted homicide, mayhem, and battery.

The defendant attempted to slit the throat and wrist of the victim with a box cutter while in a car.

The victim bravely fought the defendant off and escaped to safety from the car.

“Every woman and person has a right to be safe in their relationship. We will always protect women and victims of domestic violence to ensure their safety by prosecuting those who violate their safety. This defendant attempted to steal her right to safety, and he