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Updated: 4:33 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006 | Posted: 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Ruth Ellen Bates, of Wellsburg, is accused of abusing her 15-month-old adopted daughter.
Bates, who is a French teacher at John Marshall High School and Presbyterian minister, is scheduled to head back to court on June 5.
Police said Bates confessed to severely beating the infant because the child wouldn't stop crying. The child sustained a skull fracture and bruises to her face.
Additional charges of child neglect were later filed after police said Bates' home was in deplorable condition.
The child is currently in foster care with the State of West Virginia.
Officials with the Marshall County School System are still discussing the future of her teaching job.
Stay with NEWS9 for continuing coverage.
-Renee Cardelli, NEWS9
Previous Stories: May 25, 2006: Additional Charges Filed Against Bates May 25, 2006: Minister/Teacher Charged With Abusing Adopted Child May 24, 2006: Teacher, Minister Confesses To Child Abuse May 23, 2006: Wellsburg Woman Accused Of Child Abuse
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