MIAMI, Fla. — A Florida mother is facing child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting her 16-year-old daughter in a fight over cleaning, police say.
Jamika Jackson, 36, allegedly became violent the day before Thanksgiving after a verbal dispute with her daughter over a mess in the home, according to a criminal complaint. The teen reported that Jackson slapped her on the mouth, threw her to the floor, and then choked her from behind, making it difficult to breathe.
A witness also stated that Jackson bit the girl on the arm during the altercation. The teen suffered multiple injuries, including a small laceration inside her mouth, a minor abrasion on her throat, and a bite mark on her left arm…