Macomb County authorities say 31-year-old Samantha Franz of St. Clair Shores was convicted by a jury last Friday on child abuse charges.
Franz was convicted of child abuse second-degree, a 10-year felony, and child abuse fourth degree, a one-year misdemeanor. The trial took place over three days and was conducted by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey Heath.
Franz faces sentencing in January.
Franz, while employed as a childcare provider, subjected a 10-month-old infant to abusive treatment. A co-worker reported witnessing Franz handle the child with excessive force, prompting a review of video recordings from the facility.
The footage revealed repeated acts of aggressive and abusive conduct toward the crying infant. Franz was seen swinging the baby, carrying her by the arms, and dropping her into her crib. On several occasions, she forcefully shoved a pacifier into the crying child’s mouth.
Franz was convicted of child abuse second-degree, a 10-year felony, and child abuse fourth degree, a one-year misdemeanor. The trial took place over three days and was conducted by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey Heath.
Franz faces sentencing in January.
Franz, while employed as a childcare provider, subjected a 10-month-old infant to abusive treatment. A co-worker reported witnessing Franz handle the child with excessive force, prompting a review of video recordings from the facility.
The footage revealed repeated acts of aggressive and abusive conduct toward the crying infant. Franz was seen swinging the baby, carrying her by the arms, and dropping her into her crib. On several occasions, she forcefully shoved a pacifier into the crying child’s mouth.
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