The sad state of the world and society we live in. In what kind of thought process does it seem like a good idea or fit punishment to throw hot water on a 3 year old? Somebody capable of this thought process is obviously capable of a whole lot more – and the sad thing about Illinois is – regardless of the charges and the verdict – she will likely be out of jail and free to further her sick and twisted thought processes in less than 5 years.
Too bad she wasn’t dealing drugs at the same time – at least then she’d be mandated a sentence. So come on over to Illinois all child abusers and sex offenders because as long as you don’t repeatedly sell drugs, chances are – we’ll assume you can be rehabilitated. Hell, it’s only our kids. But watch out drug dealers – if you get caught a few times – you’ll be in jail forever.
Woman charged after hot water thrown on childJournal Star
Posted Nov 26, 2008 @ 08:42 PM
PEORIA —A Peoria woman was ordered held on $125,000 bond Wednesday for allegedly throwing hot water on a 3-year-old boy this week.
Regina Rogers, 31, 2825 W. Ann St., appeared in Peoria County Circuit Court charged with one count of aggravated battery to a child, a felony that carries a six to 30 year prison range. Probation is not an option.
Assistant State’s Attorney Dave Kenny said police were called by the boy’s mother who noticed the burns. After questioning, Rogers allegedly admitted she had grown frustrated with the boy after changing his diaper several times.
While he was in the tub, she allegedly filled a cup with hot water from the sink and threw it on the child. Officers from the Peoria Police Department tested the water from the tap and found it was hot enough to cause the first- and second-degree burns that covered much of the boy’s back.
Rogers will next appear in court Dec. 26 for a preliminary hearing, though it is likely a grand jury will hear the case before then.
