City-Funded Babysitter Arrested After Shocking Child Abuse Video Surfaces

Bronx Babysitter Arrested After Video Shows Alleged Abuse of Three Boys A city-funded babysitter in the Bronx, New York, is facing arrest after video footage surfaced showing her allegedly abusing three young boys in her care. The disturbing incident came to light when the children's grandmother, while checking a live security camera feed, witnessed the babysitter repeatedly striking the children with a belt. The alleged abuse involved three boys aged two, four, and six. The family immediately filed a police report on May 8th. According to Cali Madia, the attorney for the boys' mother, Geraldine Jaramillo, "We were just trying to do whatever we could to get eyes on this." The video shows the babysitter's violent actions, which prompted authorities to issue a warrant for her arrest. The babysitter, identified as 24-year-old La'Keysha Jackson, has been terminated by Selfhelp, the city-contracted agency that employed her. Both ACS and the NYPD are conducting full investigations into the matter. The incident has also raised concerns about oversight of city-funded childcare providers. Ms. Madia highlighted the emotional distress experienced by the children, stating that they are now "terrified to use the bathroom" due to the trauma associated with the location of the abuse. The mother, Geraldine Jaramillo, is herself a survivor of domestic violence, adding another layer of complexity to this heartbreaking case. The swift action taken by authorities and the ongoing investigations offer a glimmer of hope for justice and improved safety protocols within the city's childcare system.