Monday, July 6, 2009

Dad admits beating 7-month-old baby boy (Charleston, West Virginia)

Father JOSEPH COBB has pleaded guilty to beating his seven-month-old baby boy. The baby suffered a fractured pelvis, ribs, and skull.

http://www.wsaz.com/charleston/headlines/49633657.html

Guilty Plea in Child Abuse Case
Posted: 7:16 PM Jul 1, 2009Last Updated: 7:32 PM Jul 1, 2009Reporter: WSAZ News Staff Email Address: http://www.wsaz.com/charleston/headlines/mailto:news@wsaz.com?subject=Guilty


CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A father from Charleston admitted today to beating his seven-month-old baby boy.

Joseph Cobb was arrested in December after his son was taken to the hospital with a fractured pelvis, ribs and skull.

Investigators say Cobb caused those injuries.

Today Cobb pleaded guilty to child abuse causing bodily injury.

Prosecutors in the case say the baby may never recover from his injuries.

Cobb will be sentenced on September 3rd. He faces two to ten years in prison.