Man assaulted by pregnant wife

Brooksville, Florida - Hernando County Sheriff's deputies say a man was assaulted by his pregnant wife Friday.

The incident happened in the living room of the couple's trailer, which is located on the north side of Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville.

Thomas Diservio, 42, told deputies his wife became "irate" after he fell asleep on the couch when he was supposed to take the dogs out, according to the incident report.

At that point, Diservio said his wife hit him on the mouth and pulled at his t-shirt.  Deputies say Jennifer Diservio, 25, is six months pregnant, suffers from bipolar disorder and had not been taking medication.

Jennifer Diservio was taken to the Hernando County jail, charged with felony domestic battery and held without bond.

Deputies say Diservio has "numerous prior convictions for battery and domestic battery," according to the incident report.