MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford woman who admitting to scalding her 3-year-old daughter’s arms as punishment has been sentenced to 70 months in prison.
The Mail-Tribune says 27-year-old Felicia Burton admitted in Jackson County Circuit Court Tuesday that she held her daughter’s hands and arms under hot running water because the child made a mess in her pants in 2014. She pleaded guilty to assault and criminal mistreatment
Court documents show Burton waited a day before seeking medical care. The girl was later taken to a Portland hospital where a doctor described her burns as life-threatening because of the high risk of infection.
Defense lawyer Jeni Feinberg says Burton feels remorse for what happened.
A court-appointed advocate told the court the child is recovering from physical injuries but has emotional scars.
Burton’s partner, Brian Schott, also faces a charge first-degree criminal mistreatment.
