Man Accused of Abusing Twin Children Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man has made a plea agreement with prosecutors over charges that he abused his 10-week-old twins, one of whom died in December.

The Billings Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/20bJo7s ) 29-year-old Brandon Tory Edwards will plead guilty to felony charges of aggravated assault and assault on a minor.

Yellowstone County prosecutors have recommended a 30-year prison sentenced for Edwards, with 15 years suspended.

District Judge Mary Jane Knisely will consider the plea agreement Nov. 5.

The infants' mother, Kayla Jean Edwards, has pleaded guilty to deliberate homicide in the death of Tavaris Michael Edwards and felony assault for injuries to her daughter.

The boy died Dec. 27 at a Colorado hospital after being taken off life support. His sister was treated for injuries at a Billings hospital.