Post by KC on Aug 25, 2006 23:08:01 GMT -5
Officer James Boone
August 26, 2006 - Nashville police officer was charged with aggravated child abuse Wednesday after he disciplined his 12-year-old step-son.
Officer James Boone surrendered Monday night after a grand jury returned a two-count indictment.
Boone was accused of leaving bruises when he struck the boy with a belt and then his hands.
The boy left the house after the May 24 incident and met up with a friend, who took him to a church.
Members of the church took the youth to Baptist Hospital where police were called.
The 34-year-old Boone has been assigned to desk duty since the incident.
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