The Milwaukee police officer who was charged with child abuse pleaded not guilty on Monday.
Frank Williams appeared at the Milwaukee County Courthouse Monday morning and waived his preliminary hearing.
According to a criminal complaint, Williams hit a 7-year-old child repeatedly with a belt, then choked them after they didn't take a nap. The complaint also says that he struck a four-year-old, but he was only charged with one count of child abuse.
If convicted, Williams could face up to 12 years in prison.
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