Brooklyn Nurse Sentenced for Infant Abuse

Gwendolyn Blake, a 40-year-old night nurse from Brooklyn, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for endangering a five-week-old infant under her care in Mamaroneck. The incidents, which involved Blake hitting and shaking the premature baby while he cried, were captured on surveillance video and occurred on August 30, 2023. Following her arrest on September 5 and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child, Blake was also given three years of probation, during which she is barred from working with any vulnerable populations. The baby's family expressed their devastation, stating the abuse has left them traumatized and distrustful of caregivers. The court issued a permanent order of protection to keep Blake away from the victim and his family. The Westchester County District Attorney's Office had initially sought a 60-day jail sentence, highlighting the severity of Blake's actions.