Herald-Leader Staff Report
A Lexington man accused of shaking an infant has been charged with assault.
Eric Sylvester Martin, 22, was arrested Friday evening and charged with first-degree assault “for causing serious physical injury to his 5½ -week-old infant when he shook the child,” according to a release issued Monday by Lexington police.
Eric Sylvester Martin
The baby, who has not been identified, remains in the care of the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Police said the infant was taken to the hospital Nov. 17 from the Salvation Army after having difficulty breathing. Police did not say where the alleged incident occurred. No other details were available.
Investigators later received information that lead to Martin’s arrest, according to the release.
I know he has only been charged with this crime as of now, but if he is guilty, then he should receive severe punishment with the possibilty of life in prison. i would consider it a premeditated crime since the obvious fact is, everyone KNOWS shaking a baby will do harm.