Opening statements in the non-jury trial of Heather Maxine Barron and Kareem Ernesto Leiva are underway. The two face a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the death of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos in 2018.
Anthony Avalos: Gascón's office drops death penalty for mom, her boyfriend accused of murder, torture
Eight siblings witnessed and were forced to take part in some of the abuse, which according to the documents included making the other children fight Anthony and forcing the children keep watch "so Anthony would remain standing or kneeling." Anthony also had reddened eyes and numerous bruises, cuts and scrapes on his forehead, nose, mouth, cheek, neck, legs, shoulder, hips, back, buttocks, stomach, ankle, legs and foot.
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