Augusta Press · Aug 17, 2026 · Greg Rickabaugh

Augusta man accused of kneeing autistic teen, hitting him with broom

An Augusta man remained in jail after being accused of kneeing his autistic teenage son and hitting him with a broom.

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Augusta father charged after autistic teen allegedly beaten at home

Tyrone Miller, 53, was booked Aug. 13 on a first-degree cruelty to children charge after deputies said video showed an assault on his 17-year-old son.

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Richmond County, GA· Aug 13, 2026

Cruelty To Children In The First Degree

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