"Not Helpful" 20s Dad Throws Newborn During Couple's Fight, Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Jumi Lee] A man in his 20s who injured his baby, less than two months old, by throwing the child onto the floor during a marital dispute was sentenced to three years in prison.

According to the legal community on the 26th, the Daejeon District Court Criminal Division 8 (Judge Baek Seung-jun) sentenced Mr. A, who was indicted on charges of injury and child abuse, to three years in prison, ordered him to complete 40 hours of a child abuse treatment program, and imposed a five-year employment restriction in child-related institutions.

The court stated, "Despite throwing his child, who was less than two months old, onto the floor causing injury, he has not properly reflected on his actions and denies the crime with unacceptable excuses," adding, "He has a history of several juvenile protection orders for special theft offenses and has not been forgiven by the victim." The court further explained the sentencing by saying, "However, considering various circumstances, including that he has never been punished beyond a fine."

Mr. A was brought to trial for allegedly grabbing the baby from Ms. B, his common-law partner, during an argument at their residence in Jung-gu, Daejeon, in July 2017, and throwing the baby onto a floor mat.

Mr. A admitted to throwing the baby onto the floor, saying "It doesn't help," and the baby was found to have injuries estimated to require about four weeks of treatment, including suspected fractures to both shinbones, the left rib, and the skull. Additionally, Mr. A was found guilty of stealing a bag and a mobile phone at a PC room in Seoul in 2019.

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