Retrial scheduled for teacher charged in attack

FONTANA -- A retrial for a former Garey High School teacher accused of trying to murder his wife was scheduled this morning for Nov. 1.

Prosecutors accuse Augustine Anene, 54, of trying to strangle his estranged wife the evening of March 29 after sneaking into her bedroom in Fontana.

Anene claimed during his trial in August in Fontana Superior Court that he sneaked into the home to talk to his wife, not to attack her.

A mistrial was declared in Anene's case atfter a jury deadlocked in its deliberations.

For the attempted murder charge, the jury favored acquittal 7-5. For three other felonies the jury favored guilt.

Anene was employed by the Pomona Unified School District for 18 years. At the time of his arrest he worked as a computer instructor. He resigned his position after his arrest.