A Milwaukee man is facing allegations of child abuse following the discovery of his baby with serious injuries, which he attributed to an iPad.
A 19-year-old named Steven Nichols has been charged with child abuse and neglect by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the child's mother discovered her son's injuries on March 11. She entrusted him to Steven Nichols for the weekend. He accompanied Nichols from March 8 to March 10.
Upon the baby's return home, the mother observed that he exhibited signs of being unsettled, experiencing constipation, and facing difficulties with sleep.
Upon noticing the child's bruises, the mother inquired about the injuries and Nichols provided an explanation, stating that the child was accidentally hit by an iPad.
"Nichols had mentioned that an iPad he had placed on a formula container accidentally fell onto the child," the documents stated.
A baby boy, born on February 3 of this year, was brought to St. Joseph's Hospital by his mother. According to hospital staff, the baby boy sustained severe injuries including skull fractures, a serious brain injury, and fractures to both femurs.
Furthermore, he suffered injuries including rib fractures, burns to the buttocks, and bleeding in the spine. Additional bruises were discovered on various parts of the child's body, including the abdomen, left inner thigh, groin, eye, and forehead.
"Medical experts have stated that an iPad could not be responsible for all of the reported injuries," the document stated.
"After careful examination, medical professionals concluded that the injuries were intentionally caused rather than being accidental. This determination was made based on the type, quantity, and location of the injuries," it added.
During the interview, Nichols reportedly acknowledged that it could be argued that he caused harm to his child, but he continued to deny the accusations.
According to court documents, the child spent time with Nichols starting from the evening of Friday, March 8 until Monday, March 11, and then had another encounter with Nichols on March 12. Upon the boy's return to his mother on March 12, she observed that his behavior was not typical.
Later, during a phone call overheard by police, Nichols casually mentioned that he might end up in jail, but he seemed unfazed by the prospect. Nichols made an appearance in court on Sunday, where his bond was set at $75,000.
