A North Miami man was arrested after admitting to hitting a 4-month-old baby twice, and ultimately the child was hospitalized with no brain activity, authorities said.
Yosi Mahlab, 30 was arrested Thursday and faces one count of aggravated child abuse, the arrest affidavit said. He is being held in Miami-Dade County Jail on $200,000 bond.
Mahlab first called 911 from North Miami and told authorities that the 4-month-old was unconscious, the affidavit said.
Mahlab admitted to police that he hit the baby twice in the face, and that the baby then slipped off his lap and hit his head on a nightstand, the affidavit said.
X-ray results at Jackson Memorial Hospital revealed that the baby sustained a skull fracture, bleeding in the brain, subdural bleeding and retinal hemorrhaging, according to the report.
Mahlab's brother-in-law, who was present with him in court, asked that Mahlab be evaluated by a psychologist. He also added that the family was in shock.
The victim's mother and aunt, Claire and Marie Chery, were also present in court.
Mahlab said he was scheduled to start a new job on Tuesday selling diabetic meters over the phone.
North Miami police have not identified the relationship between Mahlab and the baby.
