A St. Paul man charged with choking a woman in June pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court.

Sentencing for Raul Lopez, 51, is scheduled for Dec. 29.

Court documents state that upon law enforcement arriving June 23 to a report of a domestic assault in Clarks Grove, the victim, who lived with Lopez said he became angry the night before because she had turned off the television.

He reportedly pushed her down on her bed. After pushing her down three times, he reportedly climbed on top of her, grabbed her neck with both hands and choked her.

She also stated Lopez had threatened to kill her.

Court documents state the deputy observed light red marks on both sides of the victim’s neck, as well as other injuries to her arms and wrist.

Lopez was originally also charged with domestic assault by strangulation and terroristic threats.

Misdemeanor domestic assault carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.