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Newark NJ, a woman waiting to depart from Newark Liberty International Airport was brutally attacked Sunday night, suffering a severe gash on her face. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. near the Terminal A departures area, where Port Authority police swiftly arrested the assailant, Jin Xiong, 54.
Authorities reported that Xiong, who was observed by officers during the attack, slashed the woman on the right side of her face with a knife. The North Carolina resident was quickly taken into custody, and the knife was recovered at the scene. Xiong now faces charges of aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon.
The victim, identified as 36-year-old Melissa Mauldin, spoke to ABC 7 about the horrifying experience. Mauldin recalled standing in the terminal watching a young boy play when she suddenly felt a “tremendous blow” to her face. Turning around, she saw a man holding a bloody knife, confirming her worst fears.
Mauldin was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she received 14 stitches to close the deep cut on her face. In addition to the gash, the attack left her with a fractured cheekbone and nose. Despite the severity of her injuries, authorities stated that they are not life-threatening.
Mauldin, who resides just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, was on her way home after attending a friend’s wedding in Hoboken when the attack occurred.
The suspect, Xiong, who is reported to be homeless, was detained in Essex County Jail, awaiting a hearing. Further details regarding his legal representation were not immediately available.
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Nice job Kamala.
Can you get a knife into the airport that easily? (Asking for a friend.) Is it only at Security that you are scanned and stopped? (I haven’t gone anywhere for a while.)