Ann Zaniewski

Detroit Free Press

A red-hot dispute over the proper way to make chili led to a stabbing, a kick in the groin and now criminal charges against two people, authorities said today.

Jacob Rogers, 26, and Kimberly Richardson, 36, both of Detroit, were in a home in the 19200 block of St. Marys Street in Detroit at 6:15 a.m. Jan. 7 when they got into an argument with a male visitor who stirred chili that was cooking, then turned down the heat in an effort to keep it from burning.

Rogers demanded the man's wallet, according to a news release from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. Prosecutors said when the man refused, Rogers beat him and stabbed him once in the thigh with a knife.

Richardson joined in, beating the man and kicking him in the groin, the news release said.

The beaten man was able to flee the house and flag down police officers. He was treated at a hospital. He was not identified in the news release.

Rogers and Richardson are facing charges of unarmed robbery, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, felonious assault, aggravated assault and assault and battery.

They are expected to be arraigned after 11 a.m. today at 34D District Court in Romulus.

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