Woman sentenced for beating child

A woman who admitted to beat her autistic child with a belt pleaded was placed on probation.

Jayme R. Foster of Green River appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Nena James at a sentencing hearing to one count of felony child abuse.

Pursuant to a plea agreement, Foster pleaded guilty under Wyoming State Statute 7-13-301. She was placed on five years supervised probation. Under statute 7-13-301, the first-time offender pleads guilty to the felony charge, but nothing is entered. If Foster successfully completes the probation, the felony child-abuse charge will be dismissed. Foster can...