A dad has been accused of biting children during a basketball game at a kid’s birthday party.
Thomas Russell is facing multiple charges after the alleged incident.
The father has been charged with three counts of battery with injury to a person younger than 14.
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The wild investigation was sparked after a shocked mother found a bite mark on her nine-year-old’s back.
The alleged incident took place on 7 Nov, as reported by Need To Know.
Russell, from Indiana, was arrested by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and faced an initial court hearing on 10 Nov.
Reports state that after the investigation began, an arrest citation revealed that two children had also told cops that they were bitten by Russell.
The incident allegedly occurred during a basketball game at the party after they refused to let him take the ball, as reported by WHAS.
Reports state that the accused has denied the allegations.
The report also claims that a nine-year-old boy told police that Russell had punched him in the groin whilst they wrestled at a cabin during the party.
Court records indicate that the father’s bond was set at $30,000 (£22,600) whilst he was ordered to ‘not attend’ sporting events the victims participate in, even if they include his own child, as reported by People.
Reports state that a judge entered a not guilty plea on Russell’s behalf during the court hearing.
According to WDRB, the judge said: “I mean, this is very abhorrent behavior.
“I don’t know that I’ve seen an adult charged with biting children.”
Following the court hearing, the victim’s daughter, Maddie, has denied the claims and defended Russell’s innocence.
She has also set up a GoFundMe and a Cash App link to help raise the money to secure her father’s bond.
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