MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — New surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday shows the moments that police say a 26-year-old woman attacked a senior couple in Miami Beach back in April.
The video shows Jeanne and Richard Korman entering a business near 1000 Fifth St. on April 20 when police said Thalia Rodríguez approached them from behind.
According to an arrest report, Rodríguez called 80-year-old Jeanne Korman a derogatory name before striking her in the face.
The video shows Richard Korman immediately stepping in to defend his wife.
“She wasn’t going to get to swing another time,” Richard Korman said.
Jeanne Korman said the attack left her with injuries to her face.
Police said Richard Korman intervened after his wife was struck, leading to a struggle with Rodríguez.
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer described the allegations during Rodríguez’s first appearance hearing.
“She smacked the victim in the face, walked up behind them, called the wife a wh--e and smacked her in the face with an open hand,” Glazer said.
Authorities say Rodríguez was arrested on April 20 and charged with two counts of battery on a person 65 years or older.
Investigators said the couple’s injuries were minor.
They said Jeanne Korman suffered a cut to her lip, while Richard Korman had scratches to his face. Both were treated at the scene and declined to be taken to a hospital.
The motive for the attack remains unclear.
Jail records show Rodríguez was released in April on a $20,000 bond and placed on house arrest.
Jeanne and Richard Korman said they do not know why they were targeted but are grateful they are OK.
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