Henry Hughes
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) – A jury in Lincoln County has found Henry Hughes not guilty in the death of his young son.
The jury deliberated for seven hours, in a case that dates back to 2016.
Hughes had claimed that his 23-day-old son was choking, and that he was unable to revive him. The baby was brought to the hospital and died two days later.
Doctors notified law enforcement, saying the child’s injuries were inconsistent with Hughs’ story. They said the baby died from bleeding on the brain, and that the child also had injuries to the ribs and ankles.
Hughes was charged with first-degree reckless homicide and child abuse. He was acquitted on both counts.
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