New Jersey Father on Trial for Allegedly Murdering Son with Abusive Treadmill Workout
Christopher Gregor faces life in prison if convicted, accused of forcing his 6-year-old son to run on a treadmill until severe injury, claiming pneumonia caused the death.
- Christopher Gregor, 31, is accused of causing his son's death by forcing him into an excessive treadmill workout, allegedly because he thought the child was overweight.
- Disturbing courtroom video shows the boy struggling on the treadmill, falling multiple times as his father increases the speed and incline.
- Prosecutors argue the boy's death resulted from blunt force injuries and severe internal damage, contradicting Gregor's claim that pneumonia was responsible.
- The trial has garnered significant attention, with emotional testimony from the boy's mother who reported previous injuries to child protective services.
- Gregor, who has been held without bond since his arrest, rejected a 30-year plea deal, maintaining his innocence.
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