Christopher Carlson, the 45-year-old grandfather accused of abusing his grandsons on a summer hike in the Grand Canyon, is now on trial in Phoenix, and the 12-year-old testified, “I needed medical attention and I was hurting and he was hitting and pushing me and calling me fat. I was scared and it was hard and I was all weak and tired and kind of hurt.” The boys had blisters that turned into bleeding ulcers, and they couldn’t wear shoes for weeks. They were chafed because Carlson allegedly wouldn’t let them wear underwear, and, deprived of food and water, they were dehydrated and suffering heat exhaustion and signs of heat stroke. Carlson’s attorney says he’s a health nut who simply wanted to encourage an active lifestyle. Via Washington Post.

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