Man accused of pouring bleach in child's mouth
Dothan, AL
(WEAR/WSFA) - A 6-year-old Alabama girl is recovering from severe chemical burns according to WSFA. She was reportedly being forced to wash her mouth out with bleach on multiple occasions. WSFA said the man suspected of pouring the chemical in her mouth is under arrest and charged with child abuse. Jason Courtney Thompson, 33, is charged with torture and willful abuse of a child under 18. Investigators found several items in Thompson's home that police believe are possible evidence of the abuse. The Alabama Department of Human Resources began investigating after local school administrators notified police of possible child abuse. The little girl was taken to a hospital for treatment. DHR has since taken the girl to a safe location. According to WSFA, Thompson is being held on a $150,000 bond and a judge has ordered he have no contact with the victim. Dothan police say their investigation is ongoing and the suspect could face more charges.