- James Maurice Roberts, 32, was arrested for alleged child torture and abuse.
- Children reported beatings with belts and being forced to stand on one leg.
- Police and DCFS are investigating multiple abuse claims in the Draper home.
DRAPER — A Draper man has been arrested and accused of abusing children by “whooping” them with a leather belt, making them go for days without eating and forcing them to stand on one leg in a corner for hours.
James Maurice Roberts, 32, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Monday for investigation of child torture, aggravated child abuse and witness tampering.
The investigation began in June when a male disclosed to his therapist that “there had been ongoing abuse” in the Draper home where he was living with his uncle, Roberts, according to a police booking affidavit. The male’s age is not disclosed. Police noted in their affidavit that the Division of Child and Family Services has opened multiple investigations into alleged abuse of the children…