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Father Sentenced for Inflicting Severe Injuries on Infant Son

11/3/2025

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A 30-year-old father was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for causing grievous bodily harm to his infant son.
Medical experts said the child's traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures could not have been caused by a toddler falling on him.
The father pleaded guilty, and the court considered his history of violence and substance abuse, noting the injuries imply long-term impacts on the child's life.

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A 30-year-old father was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for causing grievous bodily harm to his infant son.
Medical experts said the child's traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures could not have been caused by a toddler falling on him.
The father pleaded guilty, and the court considered his history of violence and substance abuse, noting the injuries imply long-term impacts on the child's life.