Helicoptermother convicted: one year on probation for dangerous bodily harm

A mother was convicted by the Stralsund district court for dangerous assault after shaking her baby.
A mother was convicted by the Stralsund district court for dangerous assault after shaking her baby. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Helicoptermother convicted: one year on probation for dangerous bodily harm

Stralsund, Deutschland - The Stralsund District Court condemned a 41-year-old mother in a sensational case for "dangerous bodily harm in a minor case". This is an incident from July 2023, when the accused inflicted considerable injuries to her four -month -old infant due to violent shaking. The court imposed a prison sentence of one year, but it was suspended for two years of probation. The public prosecutor had originally called for a prison sentence of three and a half years, but found that there was no will to kill, which the judges also confirmed. Nordkurier that charges such as attempted manslaughter and abuse of those who were under protection were dropped after taking evidence.

The mother, who was referred to as "helicopter nut", contested the act in the process. According to the court, she was the only person who was with her child in July 2023 when the injuries happened. Despite the serious allegations, the medical examination showed that no lasting damage in the child was found. The little boy now lives with his father because the mother was overwhelmed by the circumstances and had previously requested help from a doctor and a midwife.

injuries and excessive demands

The public prosecutor described the baby's injuries as considerable, but at the same time emphasized that there was no danger to life. The accused immediately called a doctor after the incident had happened. Ultimately, the court decided on a milder punishment and saw the mother's overwhelming a decisive aspect that simple in the judgment. Their previous instruction by the youth welfare office on the consequences of shaking was also included in the decision WHO .

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