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St. Lawrence County father charged after infant hurt

A father in St. Lawrence County was charged after a 3-week-old child was found with 10 broken ribs.

St. Lawrence County father charged after infant hurt

Key takeaways

  • A St. Lawrence County father was charged.
  • The child was 3 weeks old.
  • The child was found with 10 broken ribs.
  • The specific criminal charge is not identified.

A father in St. Lawrence County was charged after a 3-week-old child was found with 10 broken ribs.

The child’s age and injuries are identified in the report’s headline. The case involves a criminal charge against the child’s father.

The specific charge, the agency that investigated the case, the date of the arrest or filing, and the court handling the matter are not identified here. Those details are part of the case process and may appear in a criminal complaint, arrest record or court filing.

A charge is an accusation. It is not a finding of guilt. The case will move through the court process, where the charge can be reviewed and the defendant can respond.

The report does not identify the child’s current condition or provide additional details about how the injuries were discovered.

What to watch

  • Any criminal complaint or court filing in the case.
  • The father’s next court appearance.
  • Updates on the child’s condition, if released by authorities.

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