Parents Charged With Child Abuse After Son Accidentally Shoots 5-Year-Old Sister In Head
A tragic accidental shooting on July 6th has left two Redford Township parents on second-degree child abuse charges.
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A tragic accidental shooting on July 6th has left two Redford Township parents on second-degree child abuse charges.
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Two parents in western Michigan have been arrested in the neglect death of their 10-month-old daughter.
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Clelie Choute, 27, of Pontiac was charged with two counts of child abuse - second degree, and on Monday she was sentenced to two years probation.
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A 36-year-old father is expected to face charges after police say his 3-month-old child showed up at the hospital with injuries consistent with child abuse.
The 6-month-old boy remains at Children's Hospital in Detroit.
An autopsy determined her death stemmed from circumstances related to the abuse case.
Prosecutors say the boy suffered severe burns, head trauma and a broken nose.
It's alleged that family members knew the unsecured gun was in the home and accessible to the boy and his young brother.
The 24-year-old told the court that she takes full responsibility for what happened to her son but said she is "not a murderer."
A plea deal calls for a minimum sentence of 27 years in prison.
The victim "suffered severe and life threatening injuries," authorities say.
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