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Richmond baby had ears glued by aunt because he was a boy

Woman convicted of aggravated assault
Baby crying
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Richmond RCMP are sounding a warning to the Chinese community that anyone caught harming a child will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Last December 30 year-old Chinese national Wei Wang was convicted of one count of aggravated assault for gluing her seven week-old nephew’s ears to his head and putting the substance inside the ear canal.

Prior reports indicated Wang had two daughters and was concerned about inheritence within the family.

“What followed was a lengthy criminal investigation. As investigators dug deeper, a bizarre tale unfolded of deceit, jealously, and the cultural pressures to conceive male offspring,” stated Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang in a news release.

Hwang said the woman was sentenced to four months in jail and probation.

In February 2013 the seven week-old infant was found by his parents crying in the family home.

“What resulted was the shocking discovery (at Richmond Hospital) of a hardened plastic like substance covering the entrance to both of his ear canals. Painstaking surgery was required to remove the substance and the Richmond RCMP was contacted,” stated Hwang

The substance was identified as super glue.

Richmond RCMP Serious Crimes Unit Cpl. Chris Tarasoff said the department was pleased with the conviction.

“This was a bizarre, yet extremely sad case. There were many investigators involved and it was emotionally trying at times. We do have a message though; we have zero tolerance towards any types of crimes against children. These crimes will not be tolerated and we will investigate them to the full extent of the law. Fortunately, this young child will most likely make a full recovery and that is the best result we could have hoped for,” said Tarasoff.

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