Father Receives Suspended Sentence for Shaking Infant Who Later Died

A German court sentenced a father to a two-year suspended sentence after his actions caused fatal injuries to his 11-week-old son.

The Landgericht Neubrandenburg court ruled the case as a lesser offense of bodily harm resulting in death, leading to a two-year suspended sentence for the father.
The incident occurred in January 2024 when the father shook his crying infant son for approximately 30 seconds, causing severe brain injuries that led to the child's death three days later.
The court acknowledged mitigating factors, including the father's remorse, lack of prior criminal record, and efforts to maintain a relationship with his other children.
Medical experts confirmed the infant had a COVID-19 infection at the time, which may have exacerbated the situation as the child was inconsolable.
The court required the father to undergo a psychological evaluation and potential therapy due to indications of an undiagnosed autistic disorder.