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Cleveland dad accused of killing 27-day-old baby wants to change guilty plea
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland dad who pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his 27-day-old baby boy was scheduled to be sentenced in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Monday; however, Deondre Hairston told the judge he wants to change his plea.
In May, he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. There will now be a hearing on June 13 in front of Judge Jeffrey Saffold.
Deondre Hairston died at MetroHealth Medical Center on July 4, 2023.
The infant’s mom, Diamond Caldwell, also pleaded guilty in May.
Caldwell pleaded guilty to endangering children and obstructing justice. She will not be sentenced until after Hairston’s case is resolved.
Hairston’s cousin, Michael Berry, pleaded guilty on March 7 to obstructing justice and was sentenced to two years probation.
According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, the infant “had marks on his neck that appeared to be fingernails, bruising on his neck, a black eye and abrasions.”
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