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Pinellas Man Charged With Child Abuse-Aggravated Torture

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Published: November 20, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - A 63-year-old man was booked into the Pinellas County Jail this morning, charged with injuring his 8-year-old step-grandson by putting a coat hanger down his throat.

James Adams was charged with child abuse-aggravated torture. Bail was set at $100,000.

The boy was taken to All Children's Hospital on Wednesday night, according to an arrest affidavit. The hospital contacted the Department of Children & Families. Police also were contacted

Adams told investigators the boy was hurt while he and the youngster were wrestling, Sgt. Katy Connor-Dubina said.

The boy is recuperating today at All Children's Hospital, and his injuries are not considered life-threatening, Connor-Dubina said.

Adams' arrest affidavit states that the boy's tonsils were torn and his palate and larynx were damaged.

The boy lives at the same residence as Adams, Connor-Dubina said. The boy's mother also lives at the home, as does his grandmother, who is Adams' wife, Connor-Dubina said.

The boy's mother and grandmother were home when he was hurt but in other parts of the house, Connor-Dubina said.

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