Father claims unintentional harm as court hears details of infant's injuries
The father of a six-week-old baby accused of severe abuse told a Barcelona judge he did not deliberately hurt his child.
In a Barcelona courtroom, the father of a six-week-old infant asserted he was unaware of causing deliberate harm, suggesting any damage resulted from inadvertent actions such as overly vigorous rocking. He also defended his wife, claiming she was incapable of inflicting the injuries. The case stems from a hospital alert that the baby suffered fractures to five ribs, a femur, head and facial injuries, as well as a large rectal fissure.
Both parents face charges of serious child abuse, sexual assault, and attempted homicide. The mother was released after judges found insufficient evidence of aggression on her part, while the child has been placed with a temporary foster family and has shown no new injuries.
Why it matters
The case highlights challenges in detecting and prosecuting severe infant abuse within families.
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