Michigan Mom Charged After Child Abuse Video Goes Viral

Any video showing a child being hurt just makes my stomach turn…honestly, it should.

A video that’s been blowing up online just landed a Michigan mom in serious trouble, and honestly…even the short clip is hard to watch.

What Happened In The Roseville Child Abuse Video?

The clip shows the mom throwing something at one of her kids and then hitting him. That’s all that’s really been released publicly from FOX 2 Detroit. I didn’t see the full viral video, so I’m not sure what else is out there. Honestly, I don’t even want to.

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According to Fox 2 Detroit, the woman, identified as Amber Criner, is now facing two counts of fourth-degree child abuse. It’s a misdemeanor, but it can still carry up to a year in jail for each count.

Here’s what really adds another layer to it…this didn’t come from some random person online digging for views. Her ex-boyfriend is the one who posted the video, which is what got police involved in the first place.

Say what you want about why he posted it…but without it, this might’ve never come to light.

What Happens Next For The Kids In This Case?

The kids involved are apparently 8 and 5 years old, and from what the authorities said, the younger child appears to be the one taking the worst of it in the video.

Criner was given a $50,000 bond with 10 percent, meaning she’d need $5,000 to get out. As of the last update, she was still sitting in the Macomb County Jail.

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Child Protective Services is now involved, trying to figure out what happens next for those kids.

Watching the video, it doesn’t feel like a “bad day” moment. It feels like something that’s happened more than once.