MORRISANIA, Bronx — La’Keysha Jackson, 24, was arraigned Wednesday on charges stemming from the alleged abuse of three young boys in her care.
Jackson faces four counts of assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child after video footage surfaced showing her repeatedly abusing three boys aged 2, 4, and 6 in early May.
The Bronx district attorney issued an arrest warrant following the release of the video, which reportedly shows Jackson using a belt to strike the children multiple times. According to a notice of claim filed by the family, Jackson struck the boys 58 times, slammed one into a bed, and hit another with a hanger.
Attorneys also revealed a clown mask was found in a closet, allegedly used by Jackson to frighten the children.
The children’s parents did not comment following the arrest, but their family attorney released a statement thanking the NYPD for ensuring accountability and helping the family begin healing.
Jackson was contracted by the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) through a company called Selfhelp. The agency confirmed Jackson has been terminated and said it is fully cooperating with investigations by ACS and the NYPD.
ACS emphasized that it is taking the allegations very seriously and has begun reviewing procedures with the contracted provider.
Jackson’s bail was set at $75,000. She is scheduled to appear in court again on August 12.
