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Lawmaker, family demand accountability after child abuse death of 5-year-old boy

The family of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher said the child died of blunt force trauma after enduring child abuse.

Lincoln Park police investigated child abuse before 5-year-old killed, 3-year-old injured

If Child Protective Services and police were aware of allegations of ongoing abuse in a Wayne County home, why was a 5-year-old killed and a 3-year-old found badly injured?

Family with 2 small children hurt after man allegedly sends car off California cliff, dropping 250 feet

Authorities say the driver of a car that plunged off a cliff in Northern California with two children and another adult inside has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse.

Warren father charged with first degree child abuse as daughter suffers severe brain injuries

A Macomb County father was charged on Wednesday with first degree child abuse as his infant daughter is in the hospital suffering severe brain injuries.

Detroit grandma charged with child abuse, assault in stabbing of 2-year-old boy

A 56-year-old woman was charged Friday in the non-fatal stabbing of her 2-year-old grandson at a Detroit apartment.

Dearborn parents charged with child abuse after infant brought to pediatrician with ‘serious’ injuries

A mother and a father were arraigned on child abuse charges Monday after their infant had shown noticeable, “suspicious” injuries upon being seen by a pediatrician.

Detroit mother charged with drunk driving in freeway crash that killed 2-year-old, hurt infant

Authorities have charged a mother accused of driving drunk when she collided with another vehicle and then a barricade on Southfield Freeway -- a crash that killed her 2-year-old daughter and injured her infant son.

Help Me Hank offers up ways to find safe sitters after sexual assault incident in Macomb Township

Last night at 11, Local 4 reported on the disturbing case of a Southfield man facing charges for sexually assaulting a five-year-old he was hired to babysit.

Babysitter charged with sexually assaulting boy in Macomb Township, officials say

A man offering up his services as a babysitter on Care.com is in jail Monday night as he is accused of sexually molesting a five-year-old in his care.

Detroit mother charged with murder, child abuse, torture after boy’s body found in freezer

A mother is facing murder and child abuse charges after her 3-year-old son was found dead in a freezer in the basement of a Detroit home.

Roseville babysitter charged with murder in death of 23-month-old boy

A Roseville babysitter accused of abusing a 23-month-old boy has been charged with murder following the child’s death.

23-month-old boy dies after being abused by Roseville babysitter, police say

A 23-month-old boy has died after he was abused by his babysitter, Roseville police said.

Roseville babysitter arrested for abuse that left 23-month-old seriously hurt, police say

A Roseville babysitter has been arrested for abusing an 11-month-old boy, causing serious head injuries, police said.

Hear from Macomb County mother who fought for Wyatt’s Law to protect other children from abuse

For seven and a half years, Erica Hammel has been trying to get a law passed to give parents and guardians the information she didn’t have back in 2013.

New Michigan law expands access to child abuse registry

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law a measure expanding access to a Michigan child abuse registry, after seven years of pushing by the mother of a victim of abuse at the hands of a caregiver with previous convictions.

Man accused of holding child underwater in Clinton Township death investigation

Officials have made an arrest after months of investigating a child’s death in Clinton Township.

Redford man shot by police charged with assault, sex assault of wife, teen boy, mother-in-law

A man who was shot by Redford Township police responding to a domestic altercation last Saturday has been charged after allegedly assaulting and sexually assaulting a child and two women.

Wixom man charged in 4-year-old boy’s death

Police said a tragedy unfolded inside an apartment at The Village Complex in Wixom. For nearly a week after the incident, police said a 4-year-old boy fought bravely to overcome the horrific injuries he sustained.

Novi father faces possible life in prison for abuse of 3-month-old twins, officials say

A Novi father is facing the possibility of life in prison for the abuse of his 3-month-old twins, officials said.

Man charged for serious abuse of 3-month-old twin babies, cat at Warren hotel, police say

A man is accused of abusing 3-month-old twin babies and a cat at a Warren hotel, leaving them all with serious injuries and signs of past abuse, police said.

Macomb County man facing disturbing child and animal abuse charges

Darius Julius Hammond Swan is in custody Friday (March 4) on a $1M bond. Warren police and the U.S. Marshals picked Hammond-Swan up Friday after three-month-old twins were taken to Children’s Hospital with terrible injuries. One of the babies suffered a fractured skull while the other had fluid on the brain.

Mother, boyfriend arrested after 4-year-old brought to Michigan hospital malnourished, badly hurt

A mother and her boyfriend were arrested after a 4-year-old boy was brought to a Michigan hospital malnourished and suffering from internal and external injuries, police said.

Canton man gets 19 years in prison for sexually exploiting girl since she was 5 years old

A Canton Township man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after he told a young girl to make pornographic videos on a cellphone around 30 times, officials said.

Pontiac father accused of shaking 3-month-old son for crying

A Pontiac father is facing a child abuse charge after he told police he shook his 3-month-old son because he became frustrated with the boy’s crying, authorities said.

Inkster mom charged after police say they found her kneeling over injured kids; knife seen in bathtub

An Inkster mother has been charged after officers said they forced their way into her home and found her kneeling over her injured children while a knife was lying in the bathtub.

3 charged after man found dead, 45 pets neglected inside filthy Pittsfield Township home

A woman has been charged with murder and two others face charges after a man was found dead and 45 dogs and cats were neglected inside a filthy Pittsfield Township home, officials said.

Detroit father charged after 18-month-old nephew finds gun, fatally shoots man’s 5-year-old son

A Detroit father has been charged after his 18-month-old nephew found a gun inside his home and fatally shot the man’s 5-year-old son, officials said.

Roseville man faces manslaughter charge after 3-year-old boy shoots, kills self

The 29-year-old Roseville resident is facing charges of manslaughter and second degree child abuse.

Michigan father charged with child abuse after mom, grandmother find bruises on children

A Michigan father is charged with child abuse after bruises were found on two children he had been watching throughout the day, officials said.

Parents charged in accidental shooting of 4-year-old girl on Detroit’s east side

Police said the other children who lived in the home are now staying with relatives.

Oakland County grandma suspected of child abuse after runaway boy found with injuries

An Oakland County grandmother is suspected of abusing her grandchildren after a runaway 12-year-old boy she reported missing was found with injuries, police said.

Wixom man charged with child abuse in connection with 3-year-old left in coma

He is accused of causing multiple broken bones, a lacerated liver and brain injuries that left a 3-year-old boy comatose.

Toddler hospitalized after ‘suspicious’ house fire on Detroit’s east side

A toddler was rescued early Monday morning from a Detroit house fire that officials are calling “suspicious.”

New Oakland County prosecutor shares concerns on rate of murders, unreported child abuse

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – About 20 to 25 murder cases are reported a year in Oakland County, said Karen McDonald, the new county prosecutor. But there have been seven murders reported since December. “If this trend continues, we are looking at a large amount of homicides,” McDonald said. Ad“I absolutely think it is COVID related,” McDonald said. Ad“We are trying not to incarcerate individuals that are not a public safety threat for a variety of reasons,” she said.

Michigan Legislature looks to create child abusers registry

After her son Wyatt nearly lost his life to child abuse, Hammel started campaigning for a child abuse registry. It's been years of effort, but on Thursday the Michigan Senate passed legislation to create the registry. Hammel said she tried to investigate the background of the abuser, who had previous convictions of child abuse. All we’re trying to do is to make this information easy for parents.”Hammel is not alone in campaigning for a child abuse registry. In 2017, Indiana’s child abuse registry went online under Kirk’s Law after the death of 19-month-old Kirk Coleman.

Wayne County judge accused of covering up son’s abuse of her grandchildren

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan’s Judicial Tenure Commission is pushing several judicial misconduct charges against Wayne County Circuit Judge Tracy Green, who is accused of trying to cover up evidence that her son, Gary Davis-Headd, was abusing his children. “I still stand before you and say that she’s a fair jurist and fair person,” said Attorney Lillian Diallo. Diallo has practiced in front of Green and is the Vice President of Wayne County’s Criminal Defense Bar Association. The dozen-page complaint claims that Green’s two grandchildren told her on numerous occasions of the abuse they were experiencing. So let’s let this play out.”The complaint also lists Green’s former daughter-in-law as another one of her son’s victims of abuse.

Man sentenced to year in jail in connection with Detroit police pursuit with infant in car

DETROIT – A father was sentenced Friday to a year in jail and three years of probation in connection with a police chase with his 4-month-old baby in the car. Brandon Walker, 26, pleaded guilty to child abuse after he took his daughter from his girlfriend in April and took off. Shortly after the chase was called off, the mother was able to get the baby from the vehicle in the area of Seven Mile Road and Oakfield Avenue. Other charges -- including kidnapping -- were dropped as a part of the sentencing agreement. More: Metro Detroit crime news

Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beaten

ECORSE, Mich. – Lisa Marie Reed faced a judge in-person Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to her charges of second degree murder and first degree child abuse. The 34-year-old mother had twin 13-month-old boys, Zyaire and Zion Reed. Reed is charged with second degree murder and first degree child abuse after Zyaire died. She is also charge with first degree child abuse for Zion’s injuries. He was charged with first degree murder for Zyaire’s death and two counts of first degree child abuse for the twins.

Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beaten

Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenPublished: October 21, 2020, 12:22 pmJames Edward Gibson and Lisa Marie Reed were charged with murder in connection with the death of 13-month-old Zyaire Reed and are facing first degree child abuse charges in connection with the surviving twin, Zion Michael Reed.

Ecorse couple arraigned on child abuse, murder charges charges involving 13-month-old twins

ECORSE, Mich. – James Edward Gibson and Lisa Marie Reed were charged with murder Friday in connection with the death of 13-month-old Zyaire Reed. Gibson and Reed are currently facing first degree child abuse charges in connection with the surviving twin, Zion Michael Reed. “The evidence in this case will show that Zyaire Reed suffered abuse for almost half of his very young life. “The alleged facts of this case left seasoned prosecutors shaking their heads and vowing to seek justice for him.”Gibson was charged with first degree murder and first degree child abuse. Reed was charged with second degree murder and child abuse.

Driver in Detroit crash that killed 6-year-old boy charged with second-degree murder, driving while intoxicated

DETROIT – A Detroit woman is being charged with second-degree murder and driving while intoxicated following a car crash that killed a 6-year-old boy Monday night. One 6-year-old child and the infant are Keith’s children. The other 6-year-old child and the 3-year-old were the children of a friend, according to officials. Keith’s vehicle flipped and landed upside down on Joy Road, police say. A 6-year-old boy -- who was not Keith’s child -- was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

Ecorse man arraigned on child abuse charges involving 13-month-old twins

ECORSE, Mich. – An Ecorse man accused of child abuse appeared in court Wednesday on charges that stem from an incident in July. James Gibson is facing charges in connection to the injuries to Zion Reed, as police and prosecutors continue to investigate the death of the 13-month-old boy’s twin brother, Zyaire Reed. Two days later, the twins' mother, Lisa Reed, was charged with first-degree child abuse. It’s been nearly two months, but Gibson, who fled from the hospital and was later caught by police, has also been arraigned on first-degree child abuse charges. He was convicted of child abuse 15 years ago and had been serving time for carjacking, police said.

Ecorse man arraigned on child abuse charges involving 13-month-old twins

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Ecorse man facing child abuse charges in case of 13-month-old Zion Reed

ECORSE, Mich. – On Friday, 34-year-old Ecorse resident, James Edward Gibson, was charged with first degree child abuse. At the time the abuse happened Gibson was living with both the child’s twin brother Zyaire Reed and mother Lisa Marie Reed. Zyaire Reed died and Zion Reed survived. “There is simply not much that prepares you for the allegations in this case for 13-month-old twin Zion Reed. The 34-year-old mother has also been charged with first degree child abuse in connection to the surviving child’s case.

Mother, boyfriend in custody after 13-month-old killed, twin brother severely injured in Ecorse

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured. One of the boys, Zyaire Reed, died from his injuries at a children’s hospital. His brother, Zion Reed, has been admitted to a children’s hospital to address multiple injuries. Charges are still pending against her regarding the death of her other son Zyaire, officials said. He did serve a year in jail after a child abuse conviction, but he was in and out of prison since 2007 because of a carjacking conviction.

Mother, boyfriend in custody after 13-month-old killed, twin brother severely injured in Ecorse

Mother, boyfriend in custody after 13-month-old killed, twin brother severely injured in EcorsePublished: July 30, 2020, 11:15 pmA mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured.

Ecorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injured

Ecorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injuredPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:40 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.

Ecorse mother faces abuse charges after 1-year-old twins beaten

Ecorse mother faces abuse charges after 1-year-old twins beatenPublished: July 30, 2020, 4:36 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.

Ecorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injured

ECORSE, Mich. – An Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said. One 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured on Tuesday after alleged physical abuse from their mother and her boyfriend. At about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Ecorse police responded to a report of child abuse at the family’s home in the 3900 block of 7th Street. Lisa Marie Reed was charged Thursday with first-degree child abuse in connection with her son Zion. Charges are still pending against her regarding the death of her other son Zyaire, officials said.

9-year old killed crash on Detroits west side, father charged

DETROIT Kelvin Jerome Simpson II was charged Tuesday in connection to a collision that killed his 9-year-old son. According to authorities, the crash happened in the 14000 block of Minock Street at about 3 a.m. Sunday. Tuesday, Simpson was charged with second degree homicide, operating with a high blood alcohol concentration causing death, operating while intoxicated causing death, operating while license suspended causing death, operating with a high blood alcohol content causing serious injury and second degree child abuse. Court documents claim Simpson stood mute and a plea of not guilty was entered by the court. He is being held without bail and is expected to return to court Aug. 4.

Is it child abuse or productive discipline?

Is it child abuse or productive discipline? Parents disagree about the best way to discipline their children. WBNS spoke with parents and experts to see what people feel is acceptable and what goes too far.

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