Man Who Beat Pregnant Woman Going to Prison

A man will be spending a year and a half in prison for beating his 8-months pregnant girlfriend and keeping her from seeking medical treatment.

Damon J. Stanislaus, 30, of the 3600 block of Buck Avenue, was also given a six-year prison term for an unrelated Joliet burglary, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune.

The sentences were handed down after Stanislaus agreed to plead guilty to domestic battery and burglary; charges of aggravated battery of a pregnant woman, battery and resisting police were dropped in exchange for the plea, the story said.

Stanislaus beat the 21-year-old woman, who was his girlfriend, after accusing her of being unfaithful. He also took her cars keys and cell phone to prevent her from seeking help in the May incident, the story said.

The woman escaped while Stanilaus was in the bathroom, and she has subsequently recovered from her injuries, the story said.