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Northern Michigan Couple Bound Over for Trial in Toddler Abuse Case

A judge sent the case to Wexford County Circuit Court after a probable-cause hearing.

Overview

  • Christopher Allen, 33, of Reed City, and Wesley Ann Conner, 21, of Leroy, were ordered Monday to stand trial, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.
  • Allen faces one count of first-degree child abuse and one count of second-degree child abuse.
  • Conner will be tried on one count each of second-degree and third-degree child abuse.
  • The alleged abuses occurred in 2023 against a child who was under two years old and is a relative of Allen.
  • Attorney General Dana Nessel condemned the alleged conduct, and a pretrial date has not yet been set.