US Man Faces Charges for Son’s Death After Alleged Abuse During Treadmill Workout; Claims Pneumonia as Cause

The incident in question occurred in March 2021, and the man responsible was arrested three months later. The man, Christopher Gregor, was accused of causing his son’s death by making the six-year-old undergo an intense treadmill workout, resulting in bruises.

However, Gregor’s lawyer argued in court that it was pneumonia, not the treadmill session, that led to the boy’s demise. The lawyer emphasized that treadmill running was unrelated to the death of Corey Micciolo.

Observing the surveillance video, it shows Gregor increasing the treadmill speed and incline until the boy fell off. He then picked the boy up and placed him back on the treadmill.

Despite Corey’s struggles, Gregor only lowered the speed and gave him a break after some time. Addressing the court, Gregor’s lawyer cautioned that the video would be distressing and horrifying to watch.

The lawyer further emphasized that Corey’s death was not connected to the treadmill incident, as reported by the New York Post. However, the prosecutors disagreed, asserting that it was Gregor’s chronic abuse that resulted in internal injuries, ultimately leading to Corey’s death.

The boy’s mother, Breanna Micciolo, testified that she had noticed bruises on her son, including a peculiarly-shaped bruise on his forehead and a scrape on his chest. She also mentioned that she was in a custody battle with Gregor because she feared for her son’s safety.

In March 2022, Gregor was formally charged with murder, and the trial commenced. He is currently being held in the Ocean City Jail without bond.