Father Sentenced to Five Years for Shaking Infant to Death in Nanterre
Nathanaël K., convicted of causing the death of his two-month-old son in 2019, claimed the act was unintentional but was found guilty of violent actions leading to the tragedy.
- Nathanaël K., a 43-year-old father, was sentenced to five years in prison for the 2019 death of his two-month-old son, Timothée, due to shaken baby syndrome.
- The court ruled that his actions, which he admitted to but described as unintentional, were deliberate acts of violence aimed at stopping the baby's crying.
- Prosecutors had sought an eight-year sentence, arguing there was no negligence or accident, but rather a deliberate act leading to the infant's death.
- The case highlighted the dangers of shaken baby syndrome, which can result in fatal injuries in over 10% of cases, according to health authorities.
- The mother of the victim, Aude Lafitte, co-founded an organization to raise awareness about child abuse and has been a vocal advocate for justice in this case.
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