Pontiac, MI – The mugshot of a Troy woman charged in a child abuse case involving a 13-month-old toddler has now been released following her booking into the Oakland County Jail.
RELATED: Troy Woman Charged With First-Degree Child Abuse After 13-Month-Old Suffers Brain Damage
Swapna Hari, 44, of Troy, is facing First-Degree Child Abuse after prosecutors say a 13-month-old child suffered severe brain trauma while in her care.
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident allegedly occurred on September 3, 2025 when Hari was babysitting the child and claimed the toddler fell backward while eating and began choking. However, medical findings later determined the child’s injuries were not consistent with choking or a simple fall.
Authorities say the child suffered significant head injuries that resulted in serious brain damage.
First-Degree Child Abuse in Michigan is among the most serious abuse charges and carries a potential penalty of any term of years in prison, up to life.
Hari is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
More details on the case can be found in our original report.
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