The trial for the man accused of raping a woman in Ypsilanti Township woods and cutting her hand with a knife is delayed until late April, records show.
Anthony Chandler
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Anthony Derrick Chandler, 41, is being held in the Washtenaw County Jail while waiting for trial on multiple felonies for a March 29, 2009 incident. According to police, Chandler attacked a woman in the 80 block of South Harris Road.
Investigators said Chandler attempted to slash the woman's throat with a knife, cutting her hand when she blocked the blade. It’s alleged Chandler raped her on a mattress in nearby woods.
He was eventually identified through a DNA sample last year.
Chandler was in Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Darlene O’Brien’s courtroom for a final pretrial hearing Monday. His trial, originally scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. March 25, will now go ahead at 8:30 a.m. April 29, according to court records.
He’s charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to commit great bodily harm and assault with a dangerous weapon. He faces a maximum of life in prison, if convicted.
Chandler’s bond is set at $150,000 cash.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.