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Police said the Nov. 16 incident was a punishment after the girl soiled herself and she was left in a dark basement with no heat, according to the Tribune-Democrat.

The girl was taken to the hospital with a liver injury two days later.

Newman is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors and disorderly conduct.

Jedrzejek is charged with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors and disorderly conduct.