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Jerry Shepperd

Lake Worth man accused of 'political attack' on girlfriend

sun-sentinel.com
Posted October 27 2004, 1:45 PM EDT

WEST PALM BEACH ­ An 18-year-old Marine recruit remained in jail on 
Wednesday, charged with threatening to stab his girlfriend over her choice 
for president, news partner NewsChannel 5 reported in its noon broadcast.

The enlistee, Steven Scott Soper, of Lake Worth, became enraged Tuesday 
night when his 18-year-old girlfriend said she was leaving him -- and 
voting for John Kerry for president.

Soper, who will enter the Marines as soon as he passes the GED test, 
solidly supports Bush. He allegedly told girlfriend Stacey Silheira, 
"You'll never live to see the election."

Palm Beach Sheriff's Office deputies called to the home in Lake Worth said 
they had to use a Taser ­ an electronic stun gun ­ to subdue Soper. They 
described Soper as enraged and said he was holding Silheira captive. He was 
armed with a screwdriver and threatening to stab her in the neck, they 
said. When Silheira eventually broke free a deputy fired the Taser, 
shocking him into submission.

Charged with aggravated assault, Soper remains in jail without bond until 
he undergoes a psychiatric exam, NewsChannel 5 reported.


VIDEO: NewsChannel 5's noon report
Oct 27, 2004

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