Officials say Alexander Fitzpatrick, 24, attacked his girlfriend at Jamaica Hospital in Queens.
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According to the charges announced Thursday, the victim fell asleep while watching over her 6-month-old daughter at the hospital and woke up to her boyfriend standing over her.
Officials say he told the 25-year-old victim he was going to jail and then began slashing her with a sharp object.
The victim suffered deep wounds to her arm and face and required a total of 120 stitches.
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Fitzpatrick was arraigned Wednesday morning on charges of assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child.
If convicted, Fitzpatrick faces up to 25 years in prison.
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