Ohio boy dies after forced ice baths and push-ups; Man charged with child endangerment

CLEVELAND, Ohio – An Akron man is facing charges in connection with the death of a 12-year-old boy who allegedly endured extreme cold exposure and physical exertion before becoming unresponsive, according to Cleveland News .

Anthony McCants, 23, has been charged with child endangerment following the death of Jadako Taylor on Saturday.

Court records cited by Cleveland News indicate McCants allegedly subjected the child to multiple ice baths and forced push-ups in the hours leading up to his death.

Authorities say the incident occurred at McCants’ home on South Balch Street around 2:30 p.m. Saturday…

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