Ogden father suspected of shaking baby, causing hemorrhages
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Anderson was the only person home with the infant. Anderson said the child was napping when he heard him struggling for air. The father said he picked the boy up and shook him to "bring him out of it." He also attempted to do CPR, according to the statement.
The child was transported first to
A skeletal exam also found two broken ribs, according to the statement. Hansen said the long-term effects are still unknown but the significant brain damage will cause the child to have medical problems longterm.
"Because of the brain trauma, he forgot how to swallow. He can't take anything by mouth, he has to have a feeding tube," Zamora said. "There's some paralysis on his left side and his legs aren't working as well as the doctors were hoping."
Zamora, who is now caring for the child after a no contact order was issued against Anderson, also said he hopes that awareness of his grandson's injuries will help bring justice against Anderson.
"Second of all, we want people to know that this is a problem. There's ways you can handle things without hurting a baby," Zamora said. "But first of all, I want people to know about this so Carter can receive justice. This isn't something he should have gone through."
Anderson is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing
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