LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted murder and multiple other charges from two years ago.
A Jefferson County judge sentenced Anthony Delaney to a total of 23 years in prison.
On March 15, 2022, Delaney attacked a woman in her bedroom and stated he was going to kill her. He stabbed her in the neck and chest, and used a wire to strangle her.
During the attack, the victim fought back and kicked Delaney. He then struck her with a cane multiple times. The victim suffered serious physical injuries.
Delaney was charged with criminal attempted murder (20 years), assault in the first degree (20 years) and intimidating a participant in the legal process (five years). All sentences for this case will run concurrently for a total of 20 years.
Delaney is not eligible for probation and is not eligible for parole until he has served 85% of this sentence.
On May 25, 2022, Delaney admitted to assaulting a correctional officer while incarcerated at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. Delaney said he intentionally punched him, scratched him on the neck and bit the officer on the hands. The officer sustained injuries that required medical treatment.
Delany was charged with assault in the third degree to a corrections officer. He was sentenced to three years which will run consecutively to the previous 20 year sentence, for a total of 23 years.
On April 1, 2022, Delaney was being transported to the hospital for medical treatment when he said he became disruptive and physically aggressive towards a nurse. When officers tried to restrain him, he spit on a police officer.
Delaney was charged with assault in the third degree to a police officer. He was sentenced to 90 days in prison, which will run concurrently with the previous 23 year-sentence.
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