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**Summary:**

A woman is in a coma after a violent attack during a break-in at Beanie Babies billionaire Ty Warner’s Montecito, California mansion. Russell Maxwell Phay, 42, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, burglary, kidnapping, and assault. The victim, L. Malek-Aslanian, 60, who previously worked for Warner, sustained a brain injury during the attack. Phay barricaded himself in the home after the attack and attempted to flee before being apprehended by police. Ty Warner was home at the time but was unharmed. Phay has a history of legal issues, including prior charges related to domestic disputes and battery.

**News Article:**

**Woman in Coma After Violent Break-In at Ty Warner’s Mansion**

**Montecito, CA** – A woman is in critical condition after a violent attack at the Montecito mansion of Beanie Babies creator Ty Warner on Wednesday, May 21st. Russell Maxwell Phay, 42, of Nevada, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, burglary, kidnapping, and assault in connection with the incident.

According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Phay allegedly broke into Warner’s residence and violently assaulted the 60-year-old victim, identified as L. Malek-Aslanian. A criminal complaint obtained by KSBW indicates Malek-Aslanian is currently comatose due to a severe brain injury. Malek-Aslanian is a financial services expert who previously worked for Warner’s hotel division.

Authorities stated that upon arrival, deputies found Malek-Aslanian suffering from severe injuries outside the residence. Phay had barricaded himself inside an upstairs bathroom. After determining that no other individuals were being held hostage, authorities attempted to negotiate with Phay. He then attempted to escape by jumping from a second-story window but was quickly apprehended.

Warner, who was home at the time of the incident, was unharmed, according to authorities.

Phay is currently being held on $100,000 bail. It is unclear if he has retained legal counsel. He was previously featured in a 2014 article by San Francisco Chronicle, regarding his involvment in a special court program for veteran. He also faced charges for battery and assault in 2018, though the case was later dismissed.

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