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Mother in court for allegedly abusing son

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Court Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A 27-YEAR-OLD mother was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly abusing her 11-year-old son.

The accused, whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of the minor, faced Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux on a charge of cruelty to children.

On October 9 in New Providence, it is alleged that the mother assaulted her young son while he was in her custody causing him undue suffering or injury.

In court, the accused pleaded not guilty. She was granted $7,500 bail with one or two sureties.

The trial is set to begin on January 23, 2023.

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