Utah father, 35, whipped daughter,14, with jump rope for failing to complete her squats with bar which weighed up to 225lbs, cops say
A 35-year-old Utah father, Peter James Reid, was arrested after allegedly striking his 14-year-old daughter with a jump rope when she stopped a demanding squat workout. He has been charged with aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony, and is being held without bail; the case highlights the serious allegations surrounding the exercise routine he expected his daughter to follow.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Reid wanted her to complete 15 consecutive squats with a 115-pound barbell, though he said she could usually squat up to 225 pounds. After she managed two repetitions and refused to continue, he allegedly struck her three times as she tried to get away. Police reported red welts and bruising, and the girl told them she had urinated because she was not allowed to stop exercising.
- Utah father charged with aggravated child abuse.
- He allegedly struck his daughter with a jump rope.
- The workout included a requested set of 15 squats.
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In Utah, a first-degree felony is among the state’s most serious crime categories. Aggravated child abuse charges concern alleged harm to a child and can carry severe penalties if a person is convicted.
The case centres on the distinction between a demanding exercise routine and alleged physical punishment. A probable cause affidavit sets out allegations used to support an arrest; they are not proof of guilt, and the charge must be decided through the court process.