A Child Abuse Trial Has Opened In Washington County Criminal Court For A Man Accused Of Shaking His Infant Baby So Hard, He Suffered Retina Damage And A Brain Hemorrhage. Joe Whitaker Is Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse, Neglect, And Endangerment. Both Whitaker And His Wife, Charlotte, Were Originally Charged In September 2013. According To Police, The Seven Month Old Baby Also Was Malnourished And Weighed Only 15 Pounds. Charges Were Later Dropped Against The Mother. A Three Day Trial Is Scheduled.