Six-year-old dies allegedly after his father forced him to run on treadmill at high speed

A man in the United States was accused of the murder of his six-year-old son. Christopher Gregor, 31, reportedly forced the boy to run on a treadmill back-to-back a couple of weeks before his death. He is on trial for the alleged murder of his son, Corey Micciolo, in 2021, the New York Post reported. 

In the latest, disturbing video evidence was presented in court, which shows Gregor forcing Micciolo to run on a treadmill at high speed, which was difficult for him. 

But the man has claimed that his child's death was caused by pneumonia. 

Mario Gallucci, Gregor's lawyer, addressed the court during the opening statements of his trial. The lawyer spoke about the events that led to Corey's death. 

As reported by the Asbury Park Press, Gallucci told jurors: "When you see that video, you’re going to be horrified. Corey's death had absolutely nothing to do with that treadmill." 

On the other hand, the prosecutors contradicted the claims, stating that the child's fatal injuries were the direct result of his father's actions. 

The incident happened on March 20, 2021, at the Atlantic Heights Clubhouse Fitness Club in New Jersey. The treadmill case was captured on a security camera. The footage was also shared on social media platforms. 

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Corey's mother, Breanna Micciolo, also testified in Superior Court in Ocean County. She told the court that she saw bruises on her son's body after the workout. 

"He had a bruise on his forehead," she said as quoted by the report. 

The report also mentioned that a paediatrician saw Corey after the incident, and revealed no serious concerns. However, Corey reportedly told the doctor that his father had forced him onto the treadmill because he was fat. His health reportedly deteriorated after the incident. 

A few days later, he complained of disorientation and nausea after waking up from a nap. His father rushed him to the hospital, where he was declared dead upon arrival.