Louisville man charged after alleged violent attack on pregnant woman, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 31

A Louisville man has been charged following an alleged violent attack on a pregnant woman that prosecutors say resulted in an emergency delivery, according to WAVE. The report said the case centers on allegations involving Potts and the injuries the victim suffered during the pregnancy.

WAVE reported that prosecutors filed charges related to the attack and that the case will move through Kentucky’s early court process before it is set for trial. In Kentucky, a preliminary hearing is used to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send the case forward to the next stage.

According to WAVE, Potts’ preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 31. The hearing date sets the timeline for the next step in the prosecution, including the presentation of evidence and arguments on whether the matter should proceed.

WAVE’s report described the alleged attack as forcing an emergency delivery. The circumstances of what led to the delivery and the exact medical details were not expanded in the brief summary, so the case will hinge on testimony and court evidence as the proceedings continue.

The criminal case is expected to address both the nature of the alleged assault and the consequences for the victim. In such cases, prosecutors typically focus on the defendant’s actions, the victim’s injuries, and whether the charges match the conduct alleged, while the defense may challenge the sufficiency or credibility of the evidence.

As of the report, the next courtroom milestone is the Aug. 31 preliminary hearing. The outcome will determine whether the case proceeds and what claims remain for later adjudication, including any additional hearings that may follow at the court’s discretion.

Anyone with information relevant to the case is generally directed through law enforcement or the court process, but WAVE did not provide additional public instructions in its summary. The public record for the case may be updated after the preliminary hearing as filings and court dispositions become available.