Florida Woman Charged With Biting Ear of Another Woman

Kesha Taylor, 32, was being held on charges of aggravated battery.

A Sarasota, Fla., woman is behind bars on charges of aggravated battery after authorities say she bit the ear of another woman during a dispute.

Jail records show 32-year-old Kesha Taylor is being held on $7,500. Her arraignment is scheduled for July 26th. It's not immediately known if she has an attorney.

Authorities say officers responded to a park on Wednesday afternoon in reference to a report of a battery. When they arrived they found a 38-year-old woman suffering from a severe bite to her left ear. The victim told officers that she and Taylor were arguing over a phone when the dispute turned physical.

Police say Taylor was charged with felony aggravated battery for biting the woman's ear intentionally or knowingly caused great bodily harm, permanent disability or permanent disfigurement.

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