Chief justice worries innocent parents could be charged for changing child’s diaper [UPDATED]

screen-shot-2016-09-20-at-7-36-50-amBy Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services via Arizona Capitol Times

The chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court is openly worrying that a new ruling will let police charge parents with child molesting for changing a baby’s diaper.

Scott Bales said the majority in the 3-2 decision puts the burden on someone who is accused of intentionally or knowingly touching the genitals or anus of a child of showing that it was not done with a sexual intent.

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Related: Diaper change as molestation? Experts doubt Arizona charges

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