The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A woman is on house arrest after a viral video of what appeared to show her abusing her infant daughter was brought to the attention of the authorities.
According to reports, early last week, many internet users viewed a video that caused them to believe a baby was being abused by a woman later identified as her mother. The footage reportedly showed the infant being spit on and shoved by the head, in addition to having liquid that appeared to be dishwashing detergent squirted in her mouth. Many people who had seen the content were calling for the mother’s arrest, and when the authorities found out about the situation, an investigation was opened.
Child Protective Services worked alongside the Loveland Police Department when looking into the details of the situation. They reportedly learned that the mother of the infant, who is just over one year old, recorded a video while allegedly mistreating the baby. They also found out that the infant’s dad had a copy of the video, and it was reported that the woman sent it to him after she made it.
On December 16, the 20-year-old woman was taken into custody and booked into the Hamilton County Jail. It was determined that a charge of felony domestic violence would be added to the initial charge of child endangerment. When she stood before a judge, she was ordered to wear an electronic tracking device, in addition to being on house arrest, before she was released on her own recognizance. The father of the infant, who was reported as being safe and currently staying with her mom’s grandparents, is in the process of petitioning the court for full custody of his daughter.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a domestic violence offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.