Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A police report says a Florida couple locked an extremely malnourished boy inside a closet as punishment for stealing food they were withholding from him.
The police report says the 12-year-old boy was unlawfully caged in a closet, though it doesn't spell out whether there was a cage inside the closet. Authorities in Titusville have not returned telephone calls from The Associated Press.
The boy has been treated at a hospital for malnutrition and dehydration.
Jail records show 38-year-old Michael Marshall and 48-year-old Sharon Glass were charged Thursday with three counts of aggravated child abuse. It is not immediately clear if they have an attorney.
Other children at the home have since been removed by child welfare officials.
Titusville is about 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of Orlando.
AP
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments