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Friday, November 16, 2012  While Jordin Parkes still alive in critical condition, people are drawing comparisons between this toddler and Dominick Calhoun, the 4-year-old who was beaten and killed by his mother's boyfriend in 2010.  And it's the law Dominick's death prompted, Dominick’s Law, that Leyton plans to use in the case against Wyatt and Martin.

Friday, November 16, 2012  A Flint mother is charged with first-degree child abuse as her three-year-old son remains in critical condition in the hospital. 23-year-old Aleesha Wyatt appeared in court Thursday afternoon.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Dozens of people gathered at University Square Park in Flint to pray for a 3-year-old boy who police say was beaten by his mother's boyfriend.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Gov. Snyder is expected to sign the bill this week.

Friday, June 15, 2012  The Michigan Senate approved "Dominick's Law" on Thursday as the bill will now move to the desk of Gov. Rick Snyder for final approval.

Friday, May 18, 2012  The family of Dominick Calhoun is rejoicing after the Michigan House unanimously passed a bill that stiffens penalties for child abusers.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  After just two hours of deliberations, a jury found Brandon Hayes guilty on all ten counts, including first degree felony murder, second degree felony murder and torture.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The group took the effort to Lansing Thursday as the proposed law was being introduced to lawmakers

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Brandon Hayes faces 13 to 30 years in prison if convicted of the murder of Dominick Calhoun. Do you think that's an adequate sentence?

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Friends and family of murdered 4-year-old Dominick Calhoun will gather to mark the one year anniversary of his death today.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  Dominick Calhoun's family is taking action to save other children from suffering abuse and torture.