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Orange County nanny charged with 10 felony counts of child abuse
An Irvine nanny faces multiple felony charges after video showed her striking and shaking a 2-month-old baby.
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The Orange County District Attorney's Office announced charges against a nanny in Irvine who was caught on a nanny cam repeatedly striking and violently shaking a 2-month-old infant, KTLA 5 reported.
The nanny, identified as 29-year-old Iara Dossantos Bomfim, faces 10 felony counts of child abuse related to the incident.
Authorities described the footage as showing violent behavior toward the baby, which prompted the charges.
This case highlights concerns about child safety and the use of nanny cams in monitoring caregivers.
The investigation is ongoing, and further legal proceedings are expected as the case develops.
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