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Cops: Dad beat infant because he cried
A Hempstead man is under arrest after he "repeatedly struck" his 7-month-old son, landing him in a hospital Monday afternoon, police said. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (Oct. 25, 2011)
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A Hempstead man who was arrested and charged with beating his 7-month-old son told police in a statement he hit the boy because the infant's nonstop crying was giving him a headache, according to court records.
Omar Flores, 23, of Hoff Court, was arraigned Tuesday in First District Court in Hempstead on charges of felony assault and misdemeanor child endangerment. Bail was set at $5,000 bond...
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