MARINETTE — Two women accused of live streaming the physical abuse of a male toddler on social media made separate initial appearances last week in Marinette County Circuit Court.
Natasha L. Hunt, 24, Niagara, is charged with physical abuse of a child — intentionally cause bodily harm (party to a crime) and disorderly conduct. She is the mother of the victim, who turns 3 years old next month. Amara S. Burns, 26, is charged with child abuse — intentionally cause harm (party to a crime), disorderly conduct, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer, and resisting or obstructing an officer.
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