FAYETTE CITY, Pa. -- A Fayette County woman accused of kicking a pregnant woman in the abdomen during an argument over a pair of boots spoke with Channel 11 News on Friday during a hearing.

Barbara Ann Kroskie, 28, of Fayette City, is charged with aggravated assault in the case.

State police said Kroskie assaulted Jennifer Muirhead, 38, at her Fayette City home in November, believing the woman had stolen a pair of boots.

“I had them on my feet,” said Muirhead. “I took them off and handed them to her and the altercation started.”

Police said Kroskie knocked down the pregnant woman then kicked her while threatening to kill her and her child.

Kroskie told Channel 11 News that she wished the incident never happened. She said she hopes everyone involved can get over it and eventually become friends.

A plea agreement has been reached in the case, with the most serious charge being dropped.

If the baby is born and everything is fine, Kroskie will get one year of probation.

If the baby is born and there is a problem, the district attorney's office will re-file charges.

Muirhead is due in March. She's had multiple checkups, and everything looks good so far. Doctors said they don't expect any problems.

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