Norwich couple pleads guilty to assault
NORWICH – A couple living in Norwich pleaded guilty to assault charges on Monday after they admitted to beating a child under 11-years-old requiring a trip to Chenango Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room.
Marraine L. Ray, 31, of Norwich and Scott J. Ray, 36, of Norwich both pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, a class D felony, following a complaint from Chenango County's Child Protective Services that a child had been abused.
In return for their pleas, both Rays received a split-sentence of six months in jail with five years of probation.
On Friday, the couple admitted that between July 1 and July 7, they worked together to cause serious physical injury to a victim under 11-years-old by striking the victim repeatedly on the head with a plastic brush, and striking the victim in the face and throwing the victim into a wall by the hair.
According to a court document, the assault, "...caused the victim to receive a serious physical injury consisting of a brain bleed along with multiple contusions to (their) face, head, and body."
Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride said both Marraine and Scott lacked a criminal history, but because of the severity of the assault they needed to receive jail time.
McBride said while Scott suffers from, "...mental limitations," it does not excuse his behavior. He added that Marraine will now be watched more than ever.
"Despite the fact that the defendant has never before been in trouble with the law, she is now going to be under a microscope as soon as she gets out of jail," said McBride.
Chenango County Judge Frank Revoir Jr., also warned the two that if any crime is committed while their on probation, they could face state prison time.
"This event could have turned out far more tragic," said Revoir. "My hope is that you spend your chuck of time in jail and learn from your mistake – to say you're under a microscope is an understatement."
Defense Attorney Scott Clippenger spoke on behalf of Scott and said, "This is a tragic situation and Mr. Ray accepts the consequences of his actions."
When asked if they had anything to say to the mother of the victim who was in the courtroom at the time of sentencing, both Scott and Mararrine said, "I'm very sorry."
Marraine L. Ray, 31, of Norwich and Scott J. Ray, 36, of Norwich both pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, a class D felony, following a complaint from Chenango County's Child Protective Services that a child had been abused.
In return for their pleas, both Rays received a split-sentence of six months in jail with five years of probation.
On Friday, the couple admitted that between July 1 and July 7, they worked together to cause serious physical injury to a victim under 11-years-old by striking the victim repeatedly on the head with a plastic brush, and striking the victim in the face and throwing the victim into a wall by the hair.
According to a court document, the assault, "...caused the victim to receive a serious physical injury consisting of a brain bleed along with multiple contusions to (their) face, head, and body."
Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride said both Marraine and Scott lacked a criminal history, but because of the severity of the assault they needed to receive jail time.
McBride said while Scott suffers from, "...mental limitations," it does not excuse his behavior. He added that Marraine will now be watched more than ever.
"Despite the fact that the defendant has never before been in trouble with the law, she is now going to be under a microscope as soon as she gets out of jail," said McBride.
Chenango County Judge Frank Revoir Jr., also warned the two that if any crime is committed while their on probation, they could face state prison time.
"This event could have turned out far more tragic," said Revoir. "My hope is that you spend your chuck of time in jail and learn from your mistake – to say you're under a microscope is an understatement."
Defense Attorney Scott Clippenger spoke on behalf of Scott and said, "This is a tragic situation and Mr. Ray accepts the consequences of his actions."
When asked if they had anything to say to the mother of the victim who was in the courtroom at the time of sentencing, both Scott and Mararrine said, "I'm very sorry."
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