Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small's trial day 3: Hospital staff testifies
Atlantic City Mayor's child abuse trial: Day 3
It's the third day of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small's trial in which he is accused of child abuse related to his teenage daughter.
MAYS LANDING, N.J. - The trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small continues, with testimony shedding light on serious allegations against him.
Trial enters third day
What we know:
Mayor Marty Small faces charges of child endangerment and aggravated assault.
His daughter, who was 15 at the time, accused him of repeated abuse.
She claimed he beat her with a broom until she lost consciousness, though later testimony suggested she was hit with the broom's soft bristles.
The prosecution presented evidence, including a voicemail from Small to his wife, Dr. Laquetta Small, after a heated interaction with their daughter.
In the voicemail, Small expressed frustration, saying, "I can’t take this girl no more… she’s gonna get me put in jail," and, "This little girl is out of her f-ing mind and you better come get her."
Hospital staff testimony
What they're saying:
A nurse practitioner testified that during a January 2024 emergency room visit, the teen complained of headaches and chest pains.
However, she told hospital staff she had been running with her brother and fell, not mentioning any broom incident.
Despite several tests, no injuries were found.
When directly asked if she was a victim of abuse, the teen indicated no.
Timeline:
Trial Day 1
Atlantic City mayor's child abuse trial begins
Opening statements begin in the trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, who is accused of abusing his teenage daughter.
Trial Day 2
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small's daughter testifies in abuse trial
The trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small continues with his daughter taking the stand on Tuesday.