Dad Turns to Facebook for Support in Prosecuting Babysitter Accused of Child Abuse

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In a surprising twist, a father is taking to social media for assistance in bringing to justice a babysitter he claims abused his child. Just a couple of months ago, Mike Thompson’s one-year-old son, Max, was discovered crying in his crib when he and Max’s mom, Lisa, returned home from a night out. The babysitter, tasked with watching over him, was found snoozing on the couch. The following morning, they awoke to find Max covered in bruises.

After rushing him to the hospital, doctors documented the injuries, even capturing photos for evidence. They pointed out a distinctive handprint bruise on Max’s face. “The evidence is right there… It’s impossible to deny what happened,” Thompson shared with local news. Yet, he claims that the district attorney’s office has decided not to move forward with charges.

Frustrated with the lack of action, Thompson turned to Facebook in hopes of rallying public support to persuade prosecutors. “I usually keep family matters private,” he wrote, “but this is different.” He emphasized that not only did medical professionals note a clear handprint bruise, but a detective remarked it “could have killed him.”

The reluctance of prosecutors to file charges may stem from the complexities of Oregon’s laws regarding child abuse. An anonymous source within the prosecutor’s office explained that these cases can be incredibly challenging to pursue, primarily because the law requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt of substantial pain or serious physical harm. When there are no witnesses and the child is too young to articulate their experience, the burden of proof becomes significantly higher.

“After two long months, we learn that charges are dropped simply because my one-year-old can’t verbally express his pain, or that this person acted ‘intentionally,’” Thompson lamented. “I followed the advice of others not to take matters into my own hands. You have a confession and physical evidence! A dead body can’t speak, but why is my baby held to a different standard?”

He concluded his post with a passionate plea, “Something must change. No one should be able to harm a child and just walk away because the child can’t speak up.”

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In summary, a father’s desperate attempt to seek justice for his child’s alleged abuse has led him to social media, highlighting frustrating legal hurdles and the need for reform in child protection laws.