Outrage is brewing after a young woman received just 18 months behind bars for a horrifying incident that left a one-year-old baby with a fractured skull!
Kayla Benner, 23, stood before Scioto County Common Pleas Court Judge Howard Harcha, who handed down the sentence after Benner pleaded guilty to child endangerment. The shocking case unfolded last March when staff at Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) sounded the alarm, notifying Portsmouth Police about the brutal injury inflicted on the helpless infant.
Benner was promptly arrested, and though she initially pleaded not guilty, she changed her plea to guilty in February. Despite facing a potential three-year prison term and a $10,000 fine, she managed to get off with just a year and a half behind bars—leaving many to wonder, is justice truly being served?
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!
Child abuse is a silent epidemic, and speaking up could save a life! If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, act NOW:
- Call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- Contact local law enforcement or child protective services
- If a child is in immediate danger, dial 911
Don’t wait—your voice could be the difference between life and death! Stay tuned as this case continues to spark debate!
