Wisconsin Dad Jailed 12 Years for Hurting Infant Son

Jalin White, a 22-year-old father from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will spend at least 12 years in prison for violently harming his infant son. The incident occurred on November 5, 2024, when White, in a fit of anger over the video game NBA 2K, threw his baby against a wall. The child survived but suffered a fractured skull and brain hemorrhaging, requiring ongoing medical care including a feeding tube and specialist treatments for vision issues.

During his sentencing on December 30, 2025, White expressed remorse, stating his intention was never to hurt his child and that his actions happened quickly. He pleaded guilty to charges of physical abuse of a child causing great bodily harm and child neglect. Authorities noted that the infant's injuries were severe, with doctors discovering that several ribs and the left clavicle were also healing from previous fractures.

White, who was caring for the infant alone at the time, initially provided conflicting accounts to investigators before admitting the assault. Prosecutors highlighted the extreme vulnerability of the victim and the perpetrator's attempt to conceal his actions. In addition to his prison sentence, White faces seven years of extended supervision upon his release, a consequence that will significantly impact his life for years to come.