OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – A 20-year-old Oshkosh man is headed to trial on charges that he inflicted multiple injuries on his two-month-old child.
Richard Root is facing one felony count of Child Abuse, Recklessly Causing Great Harm.
According to the criminal complaint, Root admitting to snapping due to stress and a lack of sleep when he attacked the child, causing a brain bleed, bruising to her face and head, a broken arm, and a broken leg.
If he is convicted, Root faces up to 15 years in prison.
An arraignment is set for April 20.


