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Though he was cleared of child abuse allegations in Florida, Dwight Howard admitted to whipping his six-year-old son with a belt as a form of punishment, according to a report from TMZ.
The report cites documents from the Dept. of Children and Families that show a doctor's evaluation deeming Howard's son to have been struck with a belt using excessive force.
From TMZ:
"Dr. Kesler noted Braylon to have a linear bruise and patterned abrasions consistent with the history given by Braylon of being struck with a belt numerous times by his father."
The report goes on to say the injuries were "consistent with Braylon being struck with the buckle end of the belt ... with excessive force, resulting in soft tissue injuries such as bruising and abrasions."
And the report indicates Dr. Kesler found the injuries lasted longer than 24 hours and were "consistent with a medical diagnosis of physical abuse.
Howard allegedly admitted to physically disciplining his son. Despite this, the Dept. of Children and Families deemed the allegations of child abuse to be unsubstantiated, while the examining doctor suggested Howard take parenting classes.
Howard's attorney, David Oscar Marcus, released the following statement to the Orlando Sentinel:
It is troubling to see a mother use he son as a pawn against his father, which is what is happening in this case. Dwight Howard will continue to act in the best interest of his children and do whatever is necessary to protect their welfare and best interests.
The report cites documents from the Dept. of Children and Families that show a doctor's evaluation deeming Howard's son to have been struck with a belt using excessive force.
From TMZ:
"Dr. Kesler noted Braylon to have a linear bruise and patterned abrasions consistent with the history given by Braylon of being struck with a belt numerous times by his father."
The report goes on to say the injuries were "consistent with Braylon being struck with the buckle end of the belt ... with excessive force, resulting in soft tissue injuries such as bruising and abrasions."
And the report indicates Dr. Kesler found the injuries lasted longer than 24 hours and were "consistent with a medical diagnosis of physical abuse.
Howard allegedly admitted to physically disciplining his son. Despite this, the Dept. of Children and Families deemed the allegations of child abuse to be unsubstantiated, while the examining doctor suggested Howard take parenting classes.
Howard's attorney, David Oscar Marcus, released the following statement to the Orlando Sentinel:
It is troubling to see a mother use he son as a pawn against his father, which is what is happening in this case. Dwight Howard will continue to act in the best interest of his children and do whatever is necessary to protect their welfare and best interests.
