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Unlicensed daycare owner accused of slamming 8-month-old baby onto a table, causing brain bleed
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case involves a 26-year-old woman who was caring for the baby at the time of the incident.
A severe brain injury was suffered by an 8-month-old baby in North Carolina. The incident occurred at a daycare facility that was not licensed. The person in charge of the baby's care is accused of causing the injury on purpose.
Authorities claim the baby was thrown and hit multiple times. Further details about the incident are available from Smithfield Police, who initiated an investigation into the matter. The case involves a 26-year-old woman who was caring for the baby at the time of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 24, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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