Sentenced: Father abused 5wo daughter who "fights" him during diaper changes and swaddling

[Sugar Cookie]

A Lipscomb University professor Daniel Gordon, 36, of Hendersonville, is accused of abusing his five-week-old infant daughter.

According to court documents, the victim was taken to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital for testing after Gordon brought the infant to her pediatrician, claiming he "felt and heard 'a pop or something' while swaddling her."

While at Vanderbilt, the infant was diagnosed with a minimum of five rib fractures as well as fractures in both leg bones. The hospital then notified the Dept. of Child Services.

According to Sumner County officials, Gordon admitted in a non-custodial interview that "his frustration led to him injuring the child." Officials say he also detailed how the injuries occurred.

Officials say, Gordon claimed responsibility for his actions and said he was fully aware that he is responsible for injuring the child.

Gordon also reportedly demonstrated how he "restrained" the infant, who he said "fights" him during diaper changes and swaddling.

According to the university, Gordon has been a full-time employee since Aug. 2018. He will be suspended from his position until the investigation into the incident concludes.

Lipscomb professor accused of abusing his 5-week-old daughter

A Lipscomb University professor was jailed in Sumner County on Thursday and is accused of abusing his five-week-old infant daughter.

www.wkrn.com

 

[EyEgOrE]

I bet that five week old girl really puts up one hell of a fight.

 

[Sejanus]

This idiot is a university professor?...Seriously?
Standards are low in hillbillyland.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Lipscomb University released the following statement Thursday:

Daniel Gordon has been employed full-time since August 2018. He has been suspended until the resolution of this unfortunate and sad situation. We are supporting the family during this time by providing pastoral care and intentionally seeking other ways to assist the Gordon family.

Lipscomb professor accused of abusing his 5-week-old daughter

A Lipscomb University professor was jailed in Sumner County on Thursday and is accused of abusing his five-week-old infant daughter.

www.wkrn.com

Fire him and counsel the mom to get the hell away from him.

 

[McDanel]

Providing pastoral care? Is this some evangelical institution?

 

[Brillig]

Providing pastoral care? Is this some evangelical institution?

Yes. A Christian university affiliated with Church of Christ.

 

[Satanica]

I was under the impression that all infants do this and it continues for quite awhile as I recall, so the baby was doomed under this fuck's care.

 

[McDanel]

Admittedly I'm ignorant of motherhood, but I didn't know swaddling was still practiced.

 

[Satanica]

It may be an old technique, but it still works on very young babies. Where you or I would be freaking out with our arms pinned to our sides, this actually calms infants. Stores sell swaddling blankets and they are popular shower gifts.

 

[McDanel]

It may be an old technique, but it still works on very young babies. Where you or I would be freaking out with our arms pinned to our sides, this actually calms infants. Stores sell swaddling blankets and they are popular shower gifts.

Kind of like the closeness of the womb, I get that now. The open environment must feel like freefall at times.

 

[Granmaw]

What the hell was he swaddling her with...a boa constrictor?

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Why Do Babies Benefit From Swaddling?

Babies have a startle reflex (also known as a Moro reflex) which can wake them from an otherwise peaceful sleep. Keeping your baby’s arms bound in a swaddle can prevent this reflex from waking them up.

Swaddling also keeps your newborn warm and reminds him or her of the comforting confines of the womb (it’s a big adjustment moving out of a one bedroom apartment into a mansion). Swaddling can help with the transition to life outside of their mother.

Additionally, keeping tiny baby mittens over the razor-sharp fingernails babies are born with is not easy. Swaddling can keep them from scratching their beautiful tiny face.

All of these calming benefits can also prepare baby for sleep.
Does Swaddling Work for All Babies?

No. Some children will resist swaddling like the plague. At the same time, you want to try several different swaddles before giving up completely; but bottom line, some children will not be comforted by a swaddle so never force it to work.
A Baby Swaddle is Not Appropriate For:

• Co-sleeping babies because they cannot move covers from their face or alert their parents when they are too close.
• Babies who actively resist swaddling—this is meant to be a comfort, not a punishment.
• Babies who can roll over, so around 2 months (or 8 weeks) old.
• Babies at a higher risk of SIDS.
• Babies in hot environments (especially homes without air conditioning), as baby could be dangerously overheated.

Continue reading at link

How to Swaddle a Baby the Right Way (Photos & Videos)

Learn about the three best ways to swaddle a baby. Plus, find out which babies you shouldn't swaddle and when you should stop swaddling.

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[Brillig]

A five week old is not "fighting" him, she is merely moving her legs, which is natural. Did he expect she would lay stock still for him, and interpret anything else as disobedience? What an asshole.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

He just did not want to be bothered and wanted to get the process over with.

Diaper change like bath time is one of the those times where you can engage and bond with your infant young child.

The child is exploring and enjoying their freedom and he could have been apart of that instead of someone who hurt her and imprinted a painful memory on her.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Feb 27, 2020

A Hendersonville father charged with aggravated child abuse after an infant in his care suffered multiple rib and leg fractures in May entered a guilty plea last week in Sumner County Criminal Court.

Daniel Gordon, 38, pleaded guilty to two counts of the lesser charge of Aggravated Child Abuse -Solicitation on Feb. 20. As part of the plea agreement Gordon will serve no more than one year in jail.

Gordon, who was an assistant professor at Lipscomb University, was charged May 8, 2019 after doctors at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital diagnosed a five-week-old female infant as having a minimum of five rib fractures as well as fractures to each femur.

According to a court affidavit, the infant had been seen earlier in the day by her pediatrician after Gordon said he felt and heard “a pop or something” while swaddling her. The pediatrician then referred the infant to Vanderbilt.

The affidavit also stated that Gordon said he knew he was responsible for injuring the child in an interview with a Sumner County Sheriff’s Office deputy on May 7.

“Mr. Gordon gave detailed information as to how the injuries had occurred and demonstrated how he ‘restrains’ the victim when she ‘fights’ him during diaper changes and during swaddling,” the deputy wrote.

Gay could sentence the Hendersonville father to up to a year in jail with the remainder of Gordon’s time to be served on community corrections, a stricter form of probation, according to Smith.

Gordon was an assistant professor of faith and science at Lipscomb University. The university suspended him following his arrest pending the outcome of his criminal case.

When contacted on Monday, a spokesperson for the university said that Gordon is no longer a Lipscomb employee.

Dad charged with abuse of infant pleads guilty - Main Street Media of Tennessee

A Hendersonville father charged with aggravated child abuse after an infant in his care suffered multiple rib and leg fractures in May entered a guilty plea last week in Sumner County Criminal Court. Daniel Gordon, 38, pleaded guilty to two counts of the lesser charge of Aggravated Child Abuse...

www.hendersonvillestandard.com

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Now that he lost his job he really needs to not be allowed around that child alone.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Name:

DANIEL AARON GORDON

Supervision Status:

COMM CORR

Community Corrections ProgramThe Community Corrections Programs were created to divert felony offenders from the Tennessee Prison system and to provide necessary supervision and service to the offenders with the goal of reducing the probability of continued criminal behavior while maintaining the safety of the community.

Combined Sentence(s) Length:

1 YRS 0 MTHS 0 DAYS

Sentence Begin Date:

07/04/2020

Sentence End Date:

01/04/2033

Conviction County: 083 SUMNER, Case Year: 2020, Case No: 5832019, Count: 001
Offense:	SOL AGG CHILD NEGLECT (UNDER 6)	Offense Date:	05/06/2019
Sentence Imposed Date:	07/10/2020	Sentence Type:	SPLIT CONFINEMENT
Sentence Effective Date:	07/04/2020	Sentence Length:	6 YRS 0 MTHS 0 DAYS
Conviction County: 083 SUMNER, Case Year: 2020, Case No: 5832019, Count: 002
Offense:	SOL. AGG. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (UNDER 6)	Offense Date:	05/06/2019
Sentence Imposed Date:	07/10/2020	Sentence Type:	SPLIT CONFINEMENT
Sentence Effective Date:	01/04/2021	Sentence Length:	6 YRS 0 MTHS 0 DAYS

Community Corrections Day Reporting Center Program | ETHRA

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