Bronx Woman Stabbed 22 Times by Friend Receives Light Sentence for Attack

• •Kaitlynn Berman was stabbed 22 times by Christopher Joseph in March 2025.
• •Joseph received an eight-and-a-half-year sentence, which Berman's supporters deem insufficient.
• •Berman suffers from permanent injuries and PTSD due to the attack.

Kaitlynn Berman, 23, was brutally stabbed 22 times by her friend Christopher Joseph in March 2025 while her young daughter was nearby. Joseph received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree attempted murder. The attack left Berman with permanent injuries, including nerve damage and PTSD, and she spent 48 days in the hospital. Joseph, who stole $5,700 and a cell phone during the attack, was released without bail in December 2025 due to procedural issues in the case. Berman expressed her dissatisfaction with the sentence, stating it was insufficient for the severity of the attack. Supporters are planning to challenge the sentence, emphasizing the long-term impact on Berman's life.