The girl was also given anti-retrovirals to try and protect her body from any exposure to sexually transmitted diseases like HIV.
'I can’t imagine it being any more severe,' said Christian, who also testified about injuries to the girl's vagina.Īfter being found partially clothed in an Upper Darby playground, the girl was transported to CHOP's emergency room where she was examined and forensic evidence collected.
The doctor said the object used in the rape, which could have been a wooden broom handle, prevented the girl from controlling her own bowels. Cindy Christian, a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) pediatrician who specializes in child sex abuse, detailed the damage done by the violent assault. Police officers, jurors and media allowed to stay for the display were visibly jarred as Dr. The woman, who allegedly committed the depraved acts on the girl over a 19 hour long period last January, stands as the only person charged in the case.Īs the photos were flashed on a large projection screen in Criminal Justice Courtroom 1101, Regusters also diverted her glance - looking down as her cheek rested in her left hand. The images were shown Tuesday as part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's case against 21-year-old Christina Regusters. NJ Voters Reject Betting on College Sports
