Roberts was charged with unlawful imprisonment, assault with a dangerous weapon, interference with electronic communication and domestic violence.

That night, Roberts had gotten into an argument with the victim about their past relationship when he became violent, threatening to kill himself and harm her. When she tried to call a friend for help, the victim told police Roberts took her cell phone and began throwing her around his apartment into furniture.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

According to statements from the victim, obtained from East Lansing police by The State News through a Freedom of Information Act Request, Roberts had a history of abuse and once tried to strangle her in her own home.

MSU’s official faculty and student search database lists both Roberts and the victim as students.

Roberts’s preliminary exam will follow on Friday.