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Victor Ortiz Of Philadelphia Convicted In Caustic Ash Attack
A Philadelphia man was convicted on Friday, Sept. 6 after a trial of stalking his ex — a federal employee — and burning her face with a corrosive substance, nearly blinding her in one eye while she was on her way to work, federal authorities said.
Victor Ortiz, 47, of Philadelphia, threw a "caustic substance" — soda ash — at her face and torso, on May 4, 2022, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero.
His attack temporarily blinded her in the left eye and caused severe pain and permanent scarring on her body, Romero said.
Investigators found that Ortizz had attached a GPS device to…
Woman Nearly Blinded By Ex-Lover In Philadelphia Attack: Feds
A Philadelphia man is accused of stalking his ex — a federal employee — and burning her face with a corrosive substance, nearly blinding her in one eye while she was on her way to work, federal authorities announced.
Victor Ortiz, 45, followed his girlfriend as she walked to her office in Philadelphia on May 4, US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero said. Before she reached the office, Romero threw a "caustic substance" at her face and torso, according to authorities.
The assault left the victim temporarily blind in her left eye, scarred across her body, and in severe pain, …
