A court docket has rejected a bid from William Tyrrell's foster mother and father to have the case in opposition to the foster mom thrown out on psychological well being grounds.
The foster mother and father have been charged with widespread assault and stalking and intimidation of a kid, who just isn't William, in November final yr.
Each have pleaded not responsible.
A psychologist's report revealed the lady has despair and post-traumatic stress dysfunction.
The report additionally uncovered allegations the lady hit the woman with a wood spoon, made her sit in day out for 44 minutes, and kicked her within the thigh earlier than subjecting her to a "15-minute tirade of verbal abuse".
Police say they bugged the foster mother and father' residence and people recordings will type a part of their proof.
The Justice of the Peace questioned right this moment whether or not there's a "sturdy prosecution case".
"I do not know whether or not there's a notably sturdy prosecution case," the Justice of the Peace mentioned.
"These exchanges typically happen between mother and father and kids in a household setting."
The prosecution responded: "The necessity for common deterrence looms giant when there's going to be a excessive diploma of media curiosity."
The Justice of the Peace then informed the court docket if he have been to condemn the lady right this moment he would report a legal conviction.
The matter and any sentence can be decided in January when the foster mother and father face court docket once more.