Woman Accused of Child Cruelty Denies Accusations

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 64-year-old woman accused of injuring her neighbor’s three-year-old son while babysitting him has denied accusations of child cruelty.

Prosecutors allege that Judy Spence burned the child’s bottom with hot water on March 31.

Spence denied the allegation at her arraignment before Assistant Chief Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans.

Her bail was set at $5,000 with one or two sureties. As a condition of bail, Spence has to wear an ankle bracelet and sign in at the Wulff Road Police Station.

Her trial is set for May 6.