The question of whether paddling a youngster is child abuse likely will be decided by a jury. The child-abuse case involving a Poynette pastor who paddled his son hard enough to cause bruises as a form of discipline is headed for trial. Barry W. Barnett Jr., 43, stood mute Thursday on a charge of felony physical abuse of a child after he appeared at a preliminary hearing. Judge Daniel George entered a not guilty plea for Barnett after he ruled that the case will continue, saying that cases must head to trial when there is conflicting evidence about whether a felony was committed. More... Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Mercantila
