According to court records, Rhodes admitted to throwing the infant into her crib and striking her forehead with his open hand during a July 2024 incident that left the child with life-threatening injuries. The baby was transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for emergency treatment.
Assistant Attorney General Nicole Southall, who prosecuted the case, said the sentence was a critical step in protecting the victim and preventing further harm.
“Our job is to protect the most vulnerable,” Southall said in a statement. “Holding the abuser accountable before a homicide occurred is a fundamental step in our pursuit of justice for this child.”
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