Doctor Testifies on Severe Child Abuse Allegations Against Former English Teacher in Miami

Medical Testimony on Child Abuse

• 🩺 A doctor testified in a Miami-Dade County courtroom regarding a child who allegedly suffered severe injuries.
• 🧠 The doctor, a radiologist, explained that CT scans and MRIs revealed swelling and a collection of blood inside the child's head, consistent with a contusion.
• ⚠️ Prosecutors allege these injuries were caused by the child's former English teacher, Leonor Garcia.

Victim's Account of Abuse

• 👧 The 10-year-old victim testified, with the help of a translator, that Garcia, aged 65, would hit her with a large spoon when she made mistakes.
• 🥄 Court documents state the girl, then 7 years old, was hit at least 13 times with objects including a metal spoon, a remote control, and a phone.
• 🗣️ The child also testified that Garcia threatened to pull her eye out if she told her mother about the abuse.

Allegations and Garcia's Defense

• 🗓️ The alleged abuse occurred in July 2023 while the child was under Garcia's supervision at her home for English lessons.
• 🤕 The child was reportedly left with a black eye, bruises, and facial swelling.
• 🤥 Prosecutors claim Garcia fabricated an excuse about the child being injured during gymnastics when asked by the mother.
• ⚖️ Garcia has denied the allegations, and the trial is ongoing, with the state anticipating it may conclude the following day.