Brandon Joshua-Frederick Hayes , 24 , arraigned on nine charges . The alleged crimes occurred between January and March of this year in the city of San Diego. Police chief on 4-year-old Dominick Calhoun : `` In all respects , he was tortured '' Dominick 's mother , Corrine Baker , was present for at least some of the beating and tried to shield the boy from Hayes ' aggression , authorities said . Police still looking into role of Dominick 's mother , Corrine Baker .
Brandon Joshua-Frederick Hayes , 24 , arraigned on nine charges . The alleged crimes occurred between January and March of this year in the city of San Diego. Police chief on 4-year-old Dominick Calhoun : `` In all respects , he was tortured '' Police still looking into role of Dominick 's mother , Corrine Baker .