Miami, Florida – A Miami mother is facing serious felony charges after authorities say she slapped, choked, and bit her 16-year-old daughter during a violent dispute the day before Thanksgiving. Police claim the confrontation began over something as routine as cleaning up a household mess, but quickly escalated into an attack that left the teen with multiple injuries.
The criminal complaint outlines a series of disturbing allegations, describing a verbal argument that turned physical and ended with the girl struggling to breathe. Court documents show that the mother has denied wrongdoing in her plea, though investigators say she admitted to several key actions during questioning.
Incident overview
Police said the altercation began when the teen confronted her mother, 36-year-old Jamika Jackson, about cleaning a mess in the home. According to investigators, the argument intensified when the girl’s “attitude” angered Jackson, prompting her to lash out physically.
The complaint states that Jackson began the assault by striking her daughter across the mouth with an open hand, before allegedly throwing her to the ground. Authorities noted that it was unclear whether some of the strikes involved an open or closed fist.
What the teen told investigators
According to police, the teen reported that her mother quickly placed her in a choke hold from behind. She told officers that Jackson’s arms tightened around her neck, making it hard for her to breathe and leaving her terrified during the struggle…