These people were arrested around the state in December.
Larry and Nikkie Russell. (Provided Photos)
Advertisement
Police: Couple abused adopted children
Updated: Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012, 4:01 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012, 4:01 PM EST
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A Terre Haute couple accused of locking their adopted children in a room, using duct tape to restrain them in beds and pouring urine on them as punishment have been charged with numerous counts of neglect of a dependent and criminal confinement.
Thirty-nine-year-old Larry Russell and 35-year-old Nikki Russell made initial court appearances Wednesday afternoon in Vigo Superior Court. Each is charged with six counts of neglect of a dependent and five counts of criminal confinement. Nikki Russell also was charged with two counts of battery by body waste and battery resulting in bodily injury.
Innocent pleas were entered for them and Judge Michael Lewis ordered public defenders appointed for them. Each is being held on $100,000 cash bond.
They are accused of abusing four children ages 10 to 17.
Email This
Print This
View Story on a Single PageAdvertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
More on WISHTV.com
-
Witnesses give a first-hand account of the tornado that ripped through the Moore, Okla., …
-
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says in a statement that a 47-year-old London woman told …
-
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts congressman says investigators still don't know whether…
-
Learn more about the people who appear on air at 24-Hour News 8.
-
The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing …
-
A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs on …
-
Indy Style co-host Tracy joins Andi LIVE from the The Indiana State Museum has he …
