Man charged with murder in death of 2-year-old stepdaughter
DOWAGIAC, Mich. (AP) — A 46-year-old southwestern Michigan man has been charged with murder in connection with the 2016 death of his 2-year-old stepdaughter. Lance...
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Michigan man allegedly beat infant, causing 21 broken bones
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Grand Rapids man is accused of repeatedly beating his infant daughter, leaving the child with 21 broken bones. Thirty-nine-year-old...
Woman’s boyfriend charged in slaying of her 7-month-old son
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A 38-year-old western Michigan man has been charged in the death of his girlfriend’s 7-month-old son. Sonny Larsen was arraigned this...
Michigan mom gets decades in prison for abuse of twin babies
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A southwestern Michigan woman who authorities say abused her infant twin sons, including one who died from his injuries, has been sentenced to...
Michigan mom accused in abuse of twin infants pleads guilty
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A southwestern Michigan woman who authorities say abused her infant twin sons, including one who died from his injuries, has pleaded guilty to...
Jury acquits Berrien County man accused of child abuse
A Berrien County man accused of battering his girlfriend’s baby in April of 2017 has been acquitted of child abuse. Bradley Penley’s trial began in...
Report: Parent drug use factor in many child welfare cases
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A surging number of child neglect and abuse cases in Indiana involve a parent or caregiver who abuses drugs. The finding comes...
Three charged after malnourished Nappanee child is discovered
by David Slone, Times Union Two people have been arrested and a warrant has been issued for a third person after police discovered a malnourished...
Mother and father in St. Joseph County accused of kicking, slapping children
A couple in St. Joseph County is accused of kicking and slapping their child. An 8-year-old girl went to her school counselor on Dec. 1...
Shocking child abuse case in Three Oaks ends with four no contest pleas
Four educators at Three Oaks Elementary School have pleaded no contest in a troubling child abuse case. The four, ranging from principal to teacher, made...