Dad Given Life for Fatally Injuring Newborn Child in Medical Facility
A dad who fatally assaulted his fortnight-old newborn on a neonatal unit has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a base term of twenty years.
Severe Wounds Endured
The court learned the infant suffered devastating wounds, involving a broken head, broken spinal column, fractured mandible and shattered legs.
Healthcare specialists portrayed the wounds as "akin to a drop from a tall structure".
Legal Process
The defendant had denied hurting the child but was judged responsible of homicide by the panel.
"You were accountable for his care and security. There was an profound failure of duty in that instance," declared the magistrate.
Family Impact
The newborn's mom was acquitted of a minor allegation of permitting the demise of a child.
In an impact testimony, the grandparent portrayed the child as "just beautiful" and conveyed deep anguish.
- The family will not witness his initial movement
- We will miss his first steps
- He didn't even have a moment to show his first grin
Investigation and Consequences
Police characterized the situation as one among the "extremely harrowing" they had before encountered.
A representative for the hospital announced a infant safety examination into the demise would be published in the future.
Caution: The report includes information that some may find troubling.
