Sexual assault broke victim, caused nightmares

I was so busy the other day, I forgot to use some information my former colleague Denise Nix left for me in connection with a sexual assault case. Denise recently left the Breeze.

The defendant, Brian Grahlman, was sentenced Wednesday. But a few weeks ago, his victim made her victim's impact statement to the judge early.

I had the statement all prepared and ready to attach to the sentencing story, but my schedule on Wednesday got all confused and I forgot to use it.

Here's what Denise left for me:

Jane Doe, said she has not been the same since the attack. While she once thought of herself as strong and independent, she is now fearful. She said she has nightmares, has attended therapy, is experiencing trust issues and difficulties in her relationships.

"This incident has broken me," she said.

In urging Judge Mark Arnold to impose the maximum sentence for Grahlman, she added: "I feel this will change me forever and I want him to have a life-changing experience as well."

Grahlman got the max.