Man beat child over missing couch cushion: deputies
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A Florida man is accused of child abuse after he allegedly screamed obscenities and physically abused a child over a displaced couch cushion, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The alleged incident apparently happened on Dec. 7, 2024 at a home in Kissimmee, but was not immediately reported. OCSO opened an investigation days later on Dec. 11.

Florida man berated, abused child for 28 minutes over missing couch cushion, deputies say

A Florida man is accused of child abuse after he allegedly screamed obscenities and physically abused a child over a displaced couch cushion, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

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