An 18-year-old family member of the 27-day-old boy who died has pleaded guilty to obstructing justice, according to the Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas.
The 18-year-old was arrested in July of 2023 in connection to the death of the infant, authorities said.
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The following charges were dropped:
- Two murder charges
- Felonious assault
- Endangering children
- Tampering with evidence
In July of 2023, in addition to the teen, the 21-year-old mother and the 22-year-old father of the infant were also arrested for the death of the 27-day-old boy, authorities said.
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The infant was taken to the hospital by his mother on July 4, 2023, where he was pronounced dead due to blunt-force trauma to the head, authorities said.
The 18-year-old has been sentenced to two years of probation.
