Taylorville, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A Christian County Judge has denied pre-trial release for a man facing charges in connection with an infant’s death.
Court records indicate a judge made that decision Thursday in the case of Braxton Williamson, 20, Kincaid — so far facing a felony charge of Aggravated Battery to a Child.
Williamson allegedly shook and caused an infant to fall July 31, — a fall that police believe didn’t cause all the infant’s head injuries and hemorrhaging.
The infant’s name hasn’t been released.
The judge said Williamson is a “clear and present danger,” according to court records.
He’s scheduled to be back in court August 17th.
Court records also indicate a “Special Assistant State’s Attorney” has been assigned to the case, as has a public defender.
A request for cameras and microphones in the court for Williamson’s first appearance was denied as the judge claimed there wasn’t enough to have a hearing on the matter.
