{"id":404452,"date":"2026-09-19T09:28:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T09:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/404452\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T09:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T09:28:33","slug":"he-shouldnt-see-daylight-mother-of-teen-allegedly-abused-by-leon-co-non-profit-president-speaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/404452\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018He shouldn\u2019t see daylight\u2019: Mother of teen allegedly abused by Leon Co. non-profit president speaks out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">Content Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of child abuse. Readers should continue with care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; The president of a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/09\/17\/president-leon-county-non-profit-denied-bond-friday-connection-child-abuse-charges\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/09\/17\/president-leon-county-non-profit-denied-bond-friday-connection-child-abuse-charges\/\"> Leon County non-profit accused of child abuse and neglect<\/a> was denied bond on Friday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Juming Delmas, 38, is listed as the president of Infinite Spectrum, an organization that provides support to those with autism. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The teenage victim\u2019s mother said she feels guilty for how long her son had to suffer. But, she\u2019s glad to see Delmas being held accountable after an extended period of alleged abuse.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Leon County man arrested for aggravated child abuse after teen calls police for foster care...\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789810113_26_KBSRGJBFNVFJBA3C7LUUBFUVBE.png\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" \/>Leon County man arrested for aggravated child abuse after teen calls police for foster care resources(Leon County Jail)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">The mother, who wished to stay anonymous to protect her child, said she noticed bruises and other marks on her son, which she suspected he was trying to hide. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">\u201cHe\u2019d say he\u2019s a boy. He\u2019s been out playing and rough housing and things of that sort,\u201d the child\u2019s mother said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">According to court documents, the teen told investigators he was hit with brass knuckles and a PVC pipe earlier this week after waking up late to do his chores. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">Those documents revealed several other alleged instances of abuse, claiming Delmas even made the teen sleep outside.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">\u201cHis clothes were bad. I think just, kids being kids, they made fun of him. But they didn\u2019t know what he was going through,\u201d the mother said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">The woman said her family made several calls to law enforcement for wellness checks over the years, but non of those visits resulted in an arrest. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">A neighbor spoke with WCTV on Friday and said this type of behavior wasn\u2019t \u201ca one-off.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">\u201cHe was standing in the yard, holding the yard wake, and he slapped him upside the head. He only hit him one time, but before he did, I could hear him down there fussing at him,\u201d the neighbor said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">The man said the incidents struck a nerve with him and several other neighbors, one of whom called the police recently after hearing the teen\u2019s screams. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">He said Delmas\u2019 role in the community only adds to the severity of the accusations. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">\u201cI\u2019m trying to figure out how he can be doing that,\u201d the neighbor said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">The teen\u2019s mother said she hopes Delmas is held accountable for her son\u2019s suffering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">\u201cHe shouldn\u2019t see daylight. That\u2019s my feeling,\u201d the mother said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">Delmas is set to have his next court appearance on Wednesday, Sept. 23. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">We want to do what we can so that no child goes through abuse like what\u2019s been alleged in this case. If you believe a child may be a victim of abuse, please say something. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-start\">You can call your local law enforcement office. In Florida, you can call the Department of Children and Families at 1-800-962-2873. 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