A Summit County jury struggled to reach a verdict in an aggravated child abuse case this week, and a night nanny accused of injuring an infant was found not guilty on five of the eight felony counts she faced. The other three counts resulted in a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a unanimo us decision. Lindsay Johnson, 33, was arrested in late 2024 after a 6-week-old child in her care was admitted to Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital with brain injuries, broken ribs and a broken femur. She was charged with eight counts of aggravated child abuse, a second-degree felony. Johnson pleaded not guilty to all counts in March 2025, and her jury trial began last week. Summit County prosecutors called a team of doctors who treated the child at the time of his injuries to the stand throughout the weeklong proceeding. Their testimony centered on the specific trauma the infant experienced and how injuries may appear differently in babies than an adult would expect. For example, one doctor said “shaken baby syndrome,” or head trauma caused by shaking or roughhousing with an infant, often appears as internal injuries, so parents or caregivers may not see visible bruising, cuts or other signs of harm. Johnson’s defense attorneys relied on similar arguments. They said it was possible the baby, who was born prematurely and struggled with other health issues before the alleged abuse, had unknowingly been hurt at an earlier point in time, with symptoms presenting themselves after Johnson’s overnight shift with the child. Johnson also took the stand to testify in her defense. She emphasized her attachment to the children she cares for and said her role as a night nanny is to provide support to families. She denied all allegations of harming the baby. The jury entered deliberations on Friday and reached a partial agreement Monday afternoon, returning a not guilty verdict on five of Johnson’s eight counts. Third District Judge Richard Mrazik declared the remaining three charges a mistrial, which means the Summit County Attorney’s Office may seat a second jury to determine if Johnson is guilty or not guilty of the three counts at a later date. A spokesperson for the Summit County Attorney’s Office on Tuesday said the department is still deciding whether to pursue a second trial. Johnson’s defense attorneys submitted a motion to hold a detention hearing shortly after the jury announced its verdict. The document asked Mrazik to reconsider releasing Johnson from the Summit County Jail since she was found not guilty on five counts and is still waiting for information regarding the prosecutors’ decision. The detention hearing was scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The post Jury finds night nanny not guilty on some counts, mistrial declared for others appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less