Sentenced: Video Of A Baby In Emotional Distress Sparks Child Abuse Charges

[Sugar Cookie]

The child abuse charge stems from an incident in late July when Natashia McGriff allegedly sent a video of a baby in emotional distress. Court documents say a 14-month-old child was sitting on a bed in a diaper when an object is thrown, hitting the child in the face. Investigators say the video shows the child fall over, cry, and appear to be in extreme emotional distress.

McGriff is accused of sending text messages to the male victim threatening violence against a child. Court documents outline several messages saying, “I just stabbed [Jane Doe] lol bye,” “I’m going to jail tonight” and “I stabbed them up now I’m waiting on my ride.” A video was also sent showing a long kitchen knife, according to court documents.

Natashia McGriff is charged with felony child abuse, felony terrorizing and misdemeanor domestic violence. A warrant has been issued for her arrest.

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[thuumpr]

Hell will welcome her with open arms.

 

[DeeDee]

So abusing the kid to torture the dad who doesn't want her anymore? Gee, cant imagine why he thinks he can do better.

 

[Kitsune Faye]

So abusing the kid to torture the dad who doesn't want her anymore? Gee, cant imagine why he thinks he can do better.

Right. My abuser would do this, given the chance. Hope dad takes the sweet baby away from this bitch.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Defendant	McGriff, Natashia Shanika
	Attorneys

Events & Orders of the Court

			DISPOSITIONS
12/28/2023			Plea (Judicial Officer: McCarthy, Jason) 1. Child abuse-Victim under 6 Guilty 2. Terrorizing-With a dangerous weapon-Adult victim Not Guilty 3. Domestic violence-Bodily injury Guilty
12/28/2023			Disposition (Judicial Officer: McCarthy, Jason) 1. Child abuse-Victim under 6 Pled Guilty 2. Terrorizing-With a dangerous weapon-Adult victim Dismissed 3. Domestic violence-Bodily injury Pled Guilty
12/28/2023			Criminal Judgment (Judicial Officer: McCarthy, Jason) 1. Child abuse-Victim under 6 07/20/2023 (FB) 14-09-22(1) (C99598) Condition - Adult: 1. Violate No Criminal Laws, 12/28/2023, Active 12/29/2023 2. Notify Court of Address Change, 12/28/2023, Active 12/29/2023 3. Supervised Probation, 3 YEARS 12/28/2023, Active 12/29/2023 Comment: Must complete a parenting capacity evaluation and follow through with all recommendations of the Grand Forks County Human Service Zone; Must complete a Mental Health Evaluation and follow through with all recommendations; Must complete an anger management assessment and follow through with all recommendations if any. Fee Totals: Criminal Administration Fee $650.00 Defense/Facility Admin Fee $100.00 Victim-Witness Fee $25.00 Fee Totals $ $775.00 Confinement: Agency: Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Term: 6 Years First Serve: 14 Months Probation: 3 Years Comment: September 12, 2023 to present. The defendant is entitled to sentence reduction as authorized by state law.
12/28/2023			Criminal Judgment (Judicial Officer: McCarthy, Jason) 3. Domestic violence-Bodily injury 07/23/2023 (MB) 12.1-17-01.2(2)(a) (C99578) Condition - Adult: 1. Violate No Criminal Laws, 12/28/2023, Active 12/29/2023 2. Notify Court of Address Change, 12/28/2023, Active 12/29/2023 3. Unsupervised Probation, 12/28/2023, Active 12/29/2023 4. Domestic Violence Program, Defendant is to either complete DV Programming at DOCR or complete an assessment through the CVIC's New Choices Program and follow through with recommended programming. Proof of an enrollment in a court-approved program shall be filed within 30 days from the date defendant is released from custody or date of judgment. Proof of completion shall be filed with the Court before probation expires. If defendant disagrees with recommended programming then within 10 days after the recommendations, defendant may request a hearing before the court to assess the appropriateness of alternative programming. 12/28/2023, Active 12/29/2023 Fee Totals: