By of the Journal Sentinel A Milwaukee man charged with killing his infant preemie son falsely confessed to abuse during a police interview so that the child's mother would be released as a suspect, his attorney told jurors Tuesday. The case could also highlight that certain brain injuries among children can only result from "shaken baby syndrome," imposed by stressed out, frustrated caregivers. David A. Allen, 34, is on trial for first-degree reckless homicide as well as child abuse and neglect causing great bodily harm. His 12-week-old namesake son died in April 2013, six months after the boy was first taken to Children's Hospital where doctors diagnosed broken ribs and brain damage later...
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