New Hampshire father sentenced in beating of infant son
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A New Hampshire father is headed to prison for at least 10 years for assaulting his infant son multiple times, leaving the 3-month-old boy with 17 broken bones.
A Brentwood judge sentenced 26-year-old Jose Orta-Santana of Newmarket Wednesday to 10 to 25 years in prison.
He pleaded guilty in February to 10 first-degree assault charges in the abuse that took place between January and February 2015.
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Police were notified in March 2015 after Boston Children's Hospital treated the child for two skull fractures and multiple broken bones.
Court documents say Orta-Santana first lied to police about his son's injuries before admitting to punching and throwing the child after becoming frustrated with his crying.
His attorney argued Orta-Santa has a history of mental illness and no criminal record.