AUSTELL - An Austell man accused of whipping a toddler in his groin out of frustration with potty training has been convicted of first degree child cruelty.
Cobb County District Attorney's spokeswoman Kim Isaza says 31-year-old Andrew Charles Pride is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday morning in Cobb County Superior Court.
Officials say Pride whipped a 22-month old boy multiple times in his groin because he wouldn't use the toilet in August 2012. Authorities say the beating caused bleeding and welts.
Prosecutors say a jury was unable to render a verdict on a second charge that accused Pride of trying to convince an older child to tell investigators they not pride had caused the toddler's injuries.
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