A man is accused of knocking out a woman’s teeth and fracturing four of her vertebrae “to influence and prevent her from testifying and attending court,” according to warrants signed by Gainesville Police. The warrants allege Thomas Edward Nicely, 51, shoved the woman down some stairs Wednesday, May 9, on Davis Street. The damage listed including knocking out four teeth, fracturing four vertebrae, collapsing a lung and breaking her wrist.