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Oregon woman 'used box cutter and pliers to circumcise three-month-old son at home... after learning how on YouTube'
By PAUL THOMPSON
Last updated at 12:12 PM on 12th April 2011
A mother is to go on trial for assault after allegedly using a box cutter and a pair of pliers to circumcise her three-month-old son.
Keemonta Peterson told police she had watched YouTube videos on how to carry out the surgical procedure.
The mother-of-four is alleged to have left her baby son bleeding for two hours before finally calling emergency services.
Do-it-yourself: Keemonta Peterson faces trial after she allegedly decided to circumcise her baby at home in midnight 'operation' after reading Bible
Peterson, 29, said she was inspired to carry out the DIY operation at her home in Portland, Oregon, after reading the Bible.
According to an arrest report Peterson began the operation at midnight using a box cutter knife as a scalpel and the pliers as a tourniquet.
When the bleeding would not stop on the botched operation she tried to stitch up the wound while her distressed 13 year old son watched.
After two hours of uncontrolled bleeding Peterson called paramedics.
Her son, who has not been named, was listed in critical condition but has since made a full recovery following the October incident.
Following her arrest Peterson told detectives she decided on the DIY circumcision as hospitals in Portland will not carry out the operation of boys older than four weeks.
Peterson was arrested last month and charged with first and second degree assault.
Her bail was set at $550,000 but following a hearing was reduced to $5,000 and she was released from jail.
Prosecutors told the court Peterson had voiced her concerns about her mental health and said she had suffered hallucinations that prevented her from sleeping for days.
Her four children are being looked after by social workers and Peterson is to go on trial in June.
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Re: Oregon woman uses box cutter to circumcise her 3-month old son
Some added info: link (http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/inde ... _port.html)
The 29-year-old mom told a Portland police detective that shed been inspired to circumcise her baby after reading the Old Testament.
The only problem was, her son was already three months old. And she was aware that pediatricians at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital wouldnt circumcise him because he was too old, she told police.
According to papers filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court this week and obtained by The Oregonian, the prosecution publicly outlined its case for the first time:
When the bleeding wouldnt stop, she tried to stitch her baby up. Her 13-year-old son watched on in distress. After two hours of uncontrolled bleeding, Peterson decided she needed help and called 9-1-1 to her home near East Burnside Street and 127th Avenue.
Medics rushed the infant to OHSU, where he was initially listed in critical condition.
Deputy district attorney John Casalino offered these details in a memorandum opposing Petersons attempt to get out of Multnomah County jail this week. Peterson had been locked up since her arrest March 8.
The unemployed mother of four was being held in lieu of $550,000 bail, under accusations of first- and second-degree assault and first-degree criminal mistreatment. (http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/inde ... _to_c.html) To be convicted of first-degree assault, a judge must find that Peterson caused serious physical injury to a child under six years of age.
According to the prosecutors motion, a doctor described the babys condition upon arrival as life threatening, and the pain as immense.
Today, the boy appears to have recovered, with no apparent permanent injury.
At a hearing Tuesday, the prosecutor tried to persuade a judge not to make it easier for Peterson to get out of jail pending trial. But Petersons attorney, Scott Raivio, argued her bail should be reduced. His arguments were supported by a Close Street Supervision deputy, who noted Peterson has strong family support and had been attending mental-health counseling three times a week before she was booked in jail.
Judge David Rees lowered Petersons bail to $5,000. She posted $500 the required 10 percent and was released Wednesday to the supervision of the deputy. She must check in regularly, among other conditions.
She has been allowed to see her four children, who are staying with family members, during supervised visits.
According to the prosecution, Peterson said she has
She told authorities that she follows the Hebrew religion, but doesnt attend services at any particular establishment.
An OHSU spokeswoman said it's true that pediatricians at OHSU won't perform circumcisions on boys older than four weeks because of the increased pain, need for general anesthesia and greater risk of bleeding. But urologists at the hospital will perform the procedure on boys older than four weeks.
Peterson's trial is tentatively scheduled for June.
The 29-year-old mom told a Portland police detective that shed been inspired to circumcise her baby after reading the Old Testament.
The only problem was, her son was already three months old. And she was aware that pediatricians at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital wouldnt circumcise him because he was too old, she told police.
According to papers filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court this week and obtained by The Oregonian, the prosecution publicly outlined its case for the first time:
watched some YouTube videos about circumcisions. Then around midnight on the morning of Oct. 24 - using a box cutter as a scalpel and a pair of pliers as a tourniquet - she began the procedure. She had no experience.
When the bleeding wouldnt stop, she tried to stitch her baby up. Her 13-year-old son watched on in distress. After two hours of uncontrolled bleeding, Peterson decided she needed help and called 9-1-1 to her home near East Burnside Street and 127th Avenue.
Medics rushed the infant to OHSU, where he was initially listed in critical condition.
Deputy district attorney John Casalino offered these details in a memorandum opposing Petersons attempt to get out of Multnomah County jail this week. Peterson had been locked up since her arrest March 8.
The unemployed mother of four was being held in lieu of $550,000 bail, under accusations of first- and second-degree assault and first-degree criminal mistreatment. (http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/inde ... _to_c.html) To be convicted of first-degree assault, a judge must find that Peterson caused serious physical injury to a child under six years of age.
According to the prosecutors motion, a doctor described the babys condition upon arrival as life threatening, and the pain as immense.
Today, the boy appears to have recovered, with no apparent permanent injury.
At a hearing Tuesday, the prosecutor tried to persuade a judge not to make it easier for Peterson to get out of jail pending trial. But Petersons attorney, Scott Raivio, argued her bail should be reduced. His arguments were supported by a Close Street Supervision deputy, who noted Peterson has strong family support and had been attending mental-health counseling three times a week before she was booked in jail.
Judge David Rees lowered Petersons bail to $5,000. She posted $500 the required 10 percent and was released Wednesday to the supervision of the deputy. She must check in regularly, among other conditions.
She has been allowed to see her four children, who are staying with family members, during supervised visits.
According to the prosecution, Peterson said she has
She told the Oregon Department of Human Services that in the past she has been overcome with paranoia, and she and her children would stay inside. A month after the botched circumcision, she said she suffered auditory hallucinations and manic episode
She told authorities that she follows the Hebrew religion, but doesnt attend services at any particular establishment.
An OHSU spokeswoman said it's true that pediatricians at OHSU won't perform circumcisions on boys older than four weeks because of the increased pain, need for general anesthesia and greater risk of bleeding. But urologists at the hospital will perform the procedure on boys older than four weeks.
Peterson's trial is tentatively scheduled for June.