Β IREDELL COUNTY, S.C. — Michael Honaker, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with felony infant child abuse after abusing his 2-month-old son.
The infant was flown to Levine Children’s Hospital where pphysicians discovered that he had a subdural hematoma and extensive bilateral retinal hemorrhages. Both of the symptoms are a result of being abused by shaking.
Honaker was also charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and felony assault inflicting serious bodily injury. He was taken to the Iredell County Detention Center under a $300,000 bond.
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Detectives interviewed family members and the physicians at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte before arresting Honaker.
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The baby was upgraded from critical to stable condition. Physicians say he still has serious injuries that will require a lengthy medical treatment.
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It is too early to determine whether or not the infant will have any long term medical problems.
