TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The trial for Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell is set to begin today. O’Connell pleaded not guilty in court back in July to charges of assault involving an incident with her husband. O’Connell was charged with assault and battery, as well as assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. According to police, officials responded to the home of O’Connell and her husband Ted after receiving a call about a domestic incident. When they arrived, they were greeted by her husband standing in the driveway who said the two had gotten into an argument that had gotten physical. Her husband told police that O’Connell proceeded to bite him on the forearm and grab a gasket cleaner, hitting him in the hand. He continued that he tried to leave in their car, but O’Connell got on the hood of the car so he wasn’t able to leave. Officers observed injuries on him, and a dent in the car. O’Connell was found in the residence, and told officers she didn’t know how her husband got her injuries. She went on to say he was verbally abusive to her, and she was placed under arrest. In an a statement, O’Connell said that she and her husband had been married for 27 years, and like all couples, have their challenges and are working through their marital issues. Categories: News