A Lowell father was arraigned in Lowell District Court last week on Massachusetts Violent Crimes Charges for allegedly assaulting his two month old infant.
The defendant, Christopher Berry, was formally arraigned on Aggravated Assault & Battery charges, but that charge could be upgraded if the child succumbs to its injuries. He was held on $500,000 cash bail.
According to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office, the defendant was caring for the infant when, over apparent frustration, allegedly violently shook the baby for as many as 30 seconds. Prosecutors believe that the infant suffered grave brain injuries and it is not known at this time if it will survive. Prosecutors do not believe the child’s injuries are consistent with accidental trauma.
The Massachusetts Violent Crime of Aggravated Assault & Battery is defined as an intentional touching, without justification, that results in serious bodily injury. Under the law, ‘serious bodily injury’ is defined as injury that results in permanent disfigurement, loss or impairment of a bodily function or organ, or a substantial risk of death.
A conviction for the crime of aggravated assault & battery is punishable by up to 5 years in state prison.
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