Woman Pleads Guilty In Hammer Attack On Husband

A 37-year-old Salt Lake City woman admitted hitting her husband in the head with a hammer three years ago after blindfolding him and promising a “surprise.” Amy Teresa Ricks pleaded guilty to second-degree felony aggravated assault on Tuesday. Prosecutors agreed to reduce the conviction to a third-degree felony after Ricks completes probation. They also agreed to let her seek expunging of the crime after seven years. Sentencing is set for April 19th. Ricks’ husband suffered minor injuries in the May 2007 attack. Ricks’ defense attorney says the two are still married but separated.