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A West Branch Township man is in jail on charges of child abuse and torture.
Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post say 27–year–old Nicholas Racine was arrested after investigation into a case involving the severe injury of a 3–month–old infant.
Police say the victim was treated for injuries at the University of Michigan and is now in the care of family.
Racine was arrested without incident and lodged at the Marquette County Jail.
He was arraigned on the charges of torture and first degree child abuse Friday.
Racine is scheduled for a probable cause conference on July 7th and a preliminary exam on July 16th.
