Lieutenant Accused in Broward Child Abuse Case | Miami News

A Broward County lieutenant and his wife face explosive charges after allegedly locking their 12-year-old daughter in a room without a bathroom — now upgraded to a first-degree felony. Joel Kohnert, on unpaid leave, and Jennifer Kohnert, arrested separately, both plead not guilty as prosecutors ramp up accusations of aggravated child abuse and neglect. With seven kids and a mounting legal storm, this case is escalating fast — and the public is watching closely. 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/21e1b94be24dd867