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Dearborn Heights man accused of strangling mother to death while on probation for assaulting her By Amber Ainsworth Man accused of killing mother while on probation for assaulting her A Dearborn Heights man is facing charges after he allegedly killed his mother who he had previously assaulted. DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man who was on probation for assaulting his mother is accused of strangling her to death Tuesday in her Dearborn Heights home. Aaron Samir Akel, 45, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ibtisam Field, 73. Original Report: Authorities said Akel was sent...

Medics arrived at the home later and determined she died of strangulation. Police took Akel into custody at the home. At the time of his arrest, Akel was on probation for assaulting Field, officials said Thursday. He was arrested on charges connected to that attack in November 2020.  According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Akel was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, a 10-year felony, and domestic violence, a misdemeanor. On March 16, he pleaded guilty to attempted assault with intent to do great bodily harm and the misdemeanor was dismissed. Akel remain...