Babysitter who slapped and hit kids gets shockingly light sentence

A babysitter who abused and neglected the children she was watching has avoided prison after being given a light sentence. Melieah Fisher, 31, of Greenfield, Indiana, was sentenced to 1,095 days on house arrest followed by two and a half years of probation through the Hancock County Community Corrections program, according to court records. Melieah Fisher, 31, was sentenced to 1,095 days on house arrest followed by two and a half years of probation through the Hancock County Community Corrections program, according to court records The investigation began on September 15, 2022, when the Indiana Department of Child Services alerted the Greenfield Police Department about allegations of child abuse occurring at a local babysitter's home. 'Mom, you get beat up… punched, slapped if you spill something or make a mess,' the sibling who was slapped told his mother The abusive babysitter was originally arrested in 2022 on 10 felony charges, including neglect and battery of a minor Another parent expressed concern about Fisher's supervision of children, noting instances of neglect, such as leaving children unsupervised in the garage or engaging in minimal interaction. The parent also raised concerns about potential bullying by another child residing in the home Another child witness described a disturbing incident where Fisher dropped their sibling, causing injuries.