Maryland man allegedly pressured shotgun on suicidal teen son, informed him ‘simply do it’
Anthony Jerome Lewis, 46, was taken into custody final week after the incident. It is unclear when the encounter occurred, however Lewis’ son informed investigators on Wednesday he was abused on many events between January and June of this yr.
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On one event, the highschool scholar informed Lewis and his mom he had felt suicidal, which is when his father apparently pressured a shotgun between {the teenager}’s legs and compelled his arms towards the set off, the Capital Gazette reported, citing courtroom information.
Anthony Jerome Lewis, 46, was arrested after he allegedly handed his son a shotgun and informed him to "simply do it" after he confessed to having suicidal ideas.
(Anne Arundel County Police Division)
Lewis, of Odenton in Anne Arundel County, allegedly informed his son to “do it” and “finish it now” earlier than the boy left and went to his room and locked the door.
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{The teenager} informed authorities there have been various different abusive incidents by the hands of his father. He stated throughout a six-month interval earlier this yr, Lewis hit him at the least 3 times with a belt or extension twine — with greater than 20 lashes comprising every incident, in response to WMAR-TV.
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On one other event, Lewis’ son claimed he was choked so arduous he noticed “bizarre colours.” He stated he was as soon as faraway from faculty for “homeschooling,” however finally ended up doing chores round the home.
The boy stated he was fed correctly, however was solely allowed to make use of the toilet when he requested for permission. He informed authorities he was “pressured to remain in his room with no tv, cellphone or web entry when not doing the chores.”
At a listening to on Thursday, Lewis was ordered held with out bond and to haven’t any contact along with his baby. The choose reportedly referred to as him a public security danger, however Lewis argued he was not a risk to his son, nor was he a flight danger.
He was charged with first- and second-degree assault, coercion, participation and offering the technique of assisted suicide, reckless endangerment, firearm use and baby abuse.
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