A 31-year-old man was charged with felony child abuse for leaving his 1-year-old daughter unattended in a running bathtub while cooking dinner. After the girl suffered burns on 62 percent of her body, she was taken to a hospital for treatment. The incident occurred on June 8, and the man was charged on June 20. Authorities recreated the scene and confirmed that the water could become extremely hot quickly. A judge released him with restrictions on June 23, and he pleaded not guilty, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for mid-July.
Court records indicate a 31-year-old man was charged with felony child abuse after allegedly leaving his 1-year-old daughter alone in a bathtub with running water, resulting in severe burns over 62 percent of her body.
Following the incident on June 8, medical professionals at the hospital assessed the girl's injuries and reported that she had suffered extensive burns, prompting an investigation by the authorities.
Police conducted a recreation of the scene and confirmed that the water could become extremely hot in just a few seconds, supporting the claim made during the investigation.
On June 23, a judge allowed the man's temporary release with conditions, prohibiting him from being alone with any of his children unless their mother was present.
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