Two Johnson City Women Are Facing More Charges Involving A Child Abuse Case. Christina Niles And Cheryl Hawkes Originally Faced One Count Each Of Aggravated Child Abuse And Neglect. During A Preliminary Hearing In Carter County General Sessions Court, Prosecutors Recommended Adding Four Additional Charges, Meaning Each Would Face Five Counts Of Aggravated Child Abuse And Neglect. Prosecutors Allege Niles Abused Her Infant Child Several Times, Causing A Fractured Skull, Broken Arm And What Is Believed To Be Burns To The Child’s Hand And Foot. Hawkes, The Grandmother, Allegedly Failed To Protect The Child. The Two Women Will Appear Back In Court On June 6th.
