A Second Person Charged in Child Endangerment Case
BAUDETTE, Minn. — A second person has been charged in connection with a child who suffered severe burns and didn’t receive treatment for days.
Charges Against Ciera Cook
Ciera Cook, the mother of the child, is now facing charges for endangerment of a child in Lake of the Woods County.
Cook made her first appearance in court on Wednesday, May 8, the day after her boyfriend, Cory Roper, made his first appearance in court. Roper is accused of using scalding hot water to punish Cook’s biological son, a 3-year-old. It left the boy with burns on 16% of his body.
Court documents say the investigating officer determined Ciera Cook was not at home when the incident took place on April 26. It took three days for Cook to take the 3-year-old to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Investigation and Interview
The investigating officer later interviewed Cook about why it took her so long to take the child in for treatment.
- Documents say she told the officer she didn’t think the burns were that serious.
- When presented with a picture of her son’s injuries, she admitted they were bad, but said she was still reluctant to bring him in.
If found guilty of the neglect or endangerment of a child charge, Cook could spend up to five years in prison.
Charges Against Cory Roper
Roper faces three felony charges, the most serious of which is a felony child torture charge. He could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Both are being held at the Lake of the Woods Detention Center.
Custody of the Injured Boy
The step-great-grandmother of the child tells WDAY news the injured boy will be placed in the custody of his biological father.
About the Author
Mike McGurran has been a reporter and anchor at WDAY-TV since 2021.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 3.2: By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births.
- SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
- SDG 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators. However, the indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets include:
- Number of preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age
- Number of reported cases of violence against women and girls
- Number of reported cases of abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violence against children
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | SDG 3.2: By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births. | Number of preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation. | Number of reported cases of violence against women and girls |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | SDG 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. | Number of reported cases of abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violence against children |
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