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By Linda Choi
Man accused of handcuffing 2 children to bedframe, court records say
Linda Choi
Linda Choi
Reporter · Alpharetta, GA
Linda has dedicated over 8 years to covering education in Georgia, with her Bachelor's degree from Emory University. She previously worked for the Cherokee Tribune, where she focused on school board meetings and educational policy, giving her a deep understanding of local education dynamics.
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/Gray News) - A Tuscaloosa County man is charged with child abuse, torture and aggravated child abuse.
The Details
According to court records, David Philips handcuffed a boy and a girl to a bed frame and whipped at least one of the children after she told law enforcement about the handcuffing.
The sheriff’s office began investigating after Philips failed to enroll the two children in school. Deputies who visited the home said they found one child with handcuffs still attached to his leg, chains on one child’s bed frame and pills under the bed.
According to court records, the children are in the care of the Department of Human Resources. Philips is being held without bond.
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Local news from Macon Current
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Macon, Georgia
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Schools
Published
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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