Father Charged After Teen Beaten With Extension Cord | Miami News

A Honduran father in Hialeah is facing aggravated child abuse charges after allegedly beating his 14-year-old son with an extension cord—leaving bruises and marks across his body. The teen reportedly asked for food, triggering a violent escalation that included being grabbed by the neck, thrown, and then struck repeatedly. Authorities say this wasn’t the first time—he’d been restricted and abused before. The boy was hospitalized; injuries confirmed by detectives. The father claims he was “correcting behavior,” calling it corporal punishment. He’s currently jailed without bond, also held on immigration charges, as the legal and immigration systems navigate this deeply disturbing case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae63742fd8f1fb7e