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Florida Mom Ignores Son's Bleeding, Faces Charges
9 Oct
Summary
- A mother is accused of not seeking timely medical care for her infant son.
- The infant suffered a traumatic brain injury and brain bleed, with ribs also broken.
- The mother allegedly downplayed her friend's concerns about the child's critical condition.
A Florida mother, Juanisha Johnson, faces serious charges including child neglect after allegedly failing to seek immediate medical attention for her critically injured infant son. Authorities became aware of the situation when Johnson brought her 2-month-old to UF Health Shands on October 4th, presenting with a traumatic brain injury and brain bleed. Medical staff noted older, healing rib fractures as well.
Johnson's friend had previously alerted police, expressing concern that the infant was losing a significant amount of blood and was in distress. The friend stated Johnson was aware of the symptoms but appeared unconcerned and hesitant to involve authorities. Johnson returned home to find her infant's condition worsened, with the child experiencing seizures and unresponsiveness.
She eventually transported the infant to the hospital on October 7th, after significant delay. Her 2-year-old daughter also presented with injuries inconsistent with the explanation provided by Johnson. Johnson was arrested and is being held on $145,000 bail.
