Ohio Mother Sentenced to 19 Years After Son Mauled by Pit Bull While Restrained😱
Sentencing Details👩⚖️
An Ohio mother has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after her six-year-old son was brutally attacked by a Pit Bull while he was tied up and unable to defend himself. Angelina Williams, 28, received her sentence last week from Ashland County Common Pleas Court Judge Dave Stimpert, who condemned her for allowing her son to be treated like a “chew toy.”
Disturbing Court Findings📜
Court documents revealed that Williams had restrained her son with handcuffs on his wrists and ankles as punishment for refusing to pick up dog waste with his bare hands. While she was tying him to a chair with rope, the boy fell to the floor and was mauled by a pit bull owned by the homeowner. The dog bit down on the boy’s throat, causing severe injuries and deep cuts before someone managed to pull the animal away.
Judge’s Statement🗣️
“That dog tried to rip out his throat,” Judge Stimpert said during sentencing. “To see the pictures of the bruising around his eyes and face from the force and pressure that dog put on his throat, and then to see the wounds on his neck – I’m not sure there are words that adequately describe it.”
Homeowner Fled with Dog🏃♂️
Following the attack, the homeowner, Robert Michalski Jr., fled with the dog to prevent authorities from seizing it.
Charges and Plea⚖️
Williams pleaded guilty in May to charges including kidnapping, obstruction of justice, possessing criminal tools, and four counts of child endangerment. She will receive credit for the 361 days she has already spent in custody since her arrest last August.
Pattern of Abuse Revealed👧👦
Prosecutors said Williams had taken her two children – the six-year-old boy and his eight-year-old sister – to the village of Savannah, where she used handcuffs and ropes to punish them. Shockingly, she even posted a photo of her daughter restrained on social media.
Williams’ Defense🗨️
Appearing by video from jail during her initial court appearance in 2024, Williams admitted the facts of the case but questioned her $300,000 bond.
“I feel like that’s high. I feel like the dog’s not even my dog, the cuffs aren’t even my cuffs. I didn’t even know that the cuffs were illegal or anything was wrong with it,” she told the judge. She added, “My uncle told me that it was OK and I never meant any harm, I really didn’t.”
Children’s Current Condition🙏
Thankfully, her son survived the attack and has since made a full recovery. He and his sister are now living together with a legal guardian and are receiving proper care and protection.
Other Defendants Await Sentencing👨⚖️
Michalski and another man, Taylor Marvin-Brown, reportedly Williams’ lover, were also convicted on several charges related to the case. They are scheduled for sentencing later this month.
Next Steps for Williams🏢
Williams remains in Ashland County Jail but will soon be transferred to the Ohio Reformatory for Women to begin her prison term.
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