State v. Mizell, C-070750 (9-26-2008)

OPINION.

{¶ 1} In five assignments of error, defendant-appellant Terry Mizell claims that he was improperly convicted of child endangerment and felonious assault.1 We reject these claims and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Baby Receives Severe Injuries

{¶ 2} On July 20, 2006, DaJawana Martin left for work at 5:45 AM and left her children in the care of Mizell. She had known Mizell for four months, and he had been living with her for two months. At the time she left for work, her two-month-old son, Skylan, was healthy.

{¶ 3} At some point in the morning, Skylan suffered a significant brain…