Atlantic City's mayor and superintendent have been indicted in the alleged beating of their teenage daughter.
Marty Small, 50, and Dr. La'Quetta Small, 47, were charged in April, with allegations that the two had physically abused their daughter.
Both were indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
Marty Small was also indicted on third-degree charges of terroristic threats and aggravated assault.
The mayor allegedly beat the girl unconscious with a broom.
On Jan. 3, Marty Small allegedly threatened to hurt her by “earth slamming” her down the stairs, grabbing her head and throwing her to the ground, and smacking the weave out of her head.
Another incident allegedly involved the mayor punching his daughter repeatedly in her legs causing bruising.
Dr. Small also is accused of punching the girl multiple times during one incident, leaving bruises on her chest.
Another time, the girl's mother allegedly dragged the girl by her hair, and then struck her with a belt on her shoulders leaving marks. The girl also was punched in the mouth by Dr. Small during another argument, according to the allegations.
When the girl went to Atlantic City High School Principal Constance Days-Chapman, the woman allegedly ignored her claims, and instead notified the Smalls, who are close friends,
Days-Chapman was indicted last week on charges including official misconduct and obstruction in the case.
She has been on leave from her position since shortly after she was charged. It is unclear if Days-Chapman is being paid now that she was indicted.
The school board solicitor told BreakingAC during Tuesday night's board meeting that she could not comment at all due to it being a personnel issue.
Dr.Small was at the meeting. She has continued in the position despite the pending charges.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
