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Bay Area cop choked son after he didn’t eat breakfast fast enough: prosecutors
ProductAlleged child abuse by a cop
A Bay Area cop, San Mateo County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Romero, allegedly choked his 5-year-old son after he didn't eat his breakfast within a designated time limit.
The incident occurred at Romero's Livermore home in March, where he allegedly attacked his son for not eating quickly enough.
- A Bay Area cop allegedly choked his son by the neck after he didn’t eat his breakfast within a designated time limit, Alameda County prosecutors claimed.
- San Mateo County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Romero allegedly attacked his five-year-old son at his Livermore home in March after he didn’t eat his breakfast within 15 minutes.
- When the young child didn’t jump fast enough, Romero allegedly choked his son by the mouth and neck before dragging him into his room by the ear.
Key Takeaways
- Bay Area cop allegedly choked his son for not eating breakfast fast enough
- Son was allegedly choked for not eating breakfast within 15 minutes
- Cop allegedly dragged son into his room by the ear
- Boy was later taken to an unspecified location
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