Jackson Dwyer, 28, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of assault and battery on a family or household member, strangulation or suffocation, and witness intimidation. His lawyer, David Zirlen, said the woman 'already has recanted' the allegations behind all three charges.
The little boy's grandmother suffered serious burns as a result of the fire, which occurred shortly before 7.45pm when Tadgh was visiting his family.
Paramedics fought to stabilise her condition before she was transferred to University Hospital Waterford (UHW) by ambulance. Initial indications are that the woman suffered multiple injuries.
Chairman James Comer and Rep. Eric Burlison sent letters to FBI Director Kash Patel, NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, seeking information on the deaths and disappearances, and the processes and procedures in place to protect American scientific secrets and ensure personnel safety.