Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Dad arrested after beating up son (Tampa, Florida)

Dad JEROME WASHINTON SR. has been charged with aggravated child abuse after he "allegedly" slammed his son to the ground and punched him in the eye. No mention here of the mother.

INVISIBLE MOTHER ALERT

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/dec/05/tampa-man-arrested-for-child-abuse/news-breaking/

Tampa man charged with child abuse
The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 5, 2010

TAMPA - A father who beat up his son was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Jerome Washington Sr., 42, of Tampa, was being held at a Hillsborough County jail with bail set at $5,000. Washington was arrested Sunday night at his home, according to the arrest report.

Washington and his son got into a verbal argument on Sunday afternoon. Washington slammed his son to the ground and punched him on the right eye, according to the arrest report.