Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Assault
A 39-year-old man received a 25-year prison term following his conviction for a violent family assault in Fort Worth.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 4 sentenced 39-year-old Alexander Baker to 25 years in prison. The sentence follows his conviction for assaulting a woman earlier this year.
Why it matters
The sentencing addresses a brutal attack that left a victim with a traumatic brain injury. It reflects the court system's approach to felony charges involving family violence and strangulation.
Alexander Baker received a 25-year sentence following his conviction for a second-degree felony for impeding breath and a third-degree felony for assault of a family member.
The players
Alexander Baker
He is the 39-year-old man convicted of assaulting a family member and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 4
This is the judicial body that presided over the trial and issued the sentence to the defendant.
The details
Baker struck the victim in the face repeatedly and strangled her until she lost consciousness during a four-hour assault. The victim sustained a traumatic brain injury during the incident.
Timeline
The assault took place on February 17, 2024.
A jury convicted Baker on September 22, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows established sentencing trends for violent crimes prosecuted under the Texas Penal Code. It highlights the increased judicial focus on felony-level domestic violence cases resulting in permanent injuries.
The resolution of this case removes a violent offender from the Fort Worth community. Local residents can refer to Tarrant County court records for further public safety information regarding criminal prosecutions.
The takeaway
This case serves as a reminder of the severe legal consequences for family violence. Victims of abuse in the area can seek support through local resources and legal advocacy organizations.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings involving domestic violence, visit the Sex Crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Irving Weekly.
