Ashley John McGregor has 10 years added to jail time for fatally shaking his babyBy Jordanna SchrieverTopic:Courts17m ago17 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:13amAshley John McGregor, 31, of Christie Downs, was sentenced today in a South Australian court. (Facebook)abc.net.au/news/ashley-mcgregor-sentenced-over-death-of-baby-son/105262278Link copiedShareShare articleA judge has labelled an Adelaide father who shook his 21-day-old baby, causing fatal injuries, as shameful for not seeking medical care for the boy.WARNING: This story contains details that readers may find distressing.Family and domestic violence support services:If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-01800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491Lifeline: 131 114Ashley John McGregor was found guilty of the manslaughter and criminal neglect of baby Alvin after a trial by judge alone earlier this year.At trial, the court heard Alvin was taken to hospital unresponsive 42 hours after the incident at the family's Christie Downs home in 2021.In sentencing, a District Court judge said McGregor gave his defenceless son no chance of survival because he did not seek immediate medical care.Last year, the 35-year-old was jailed for eight years for sexual offences.The judge today extended that jail term by 10 years to a total of 18 years and set a new non-parole period for all offences of 13 years.That will be backdated to when he went into custody in May, 2021.LoadingPosted 17m ago17 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:13amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Family and domestic violence support:1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491Lifeline (24 hour crisis line): 131 114Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277NSW Domestic Violence Line:1800 656 463Qld DV Connect Womensline:1800 811 811Vic Safe Steps crisis response line:1800 015 188ACT 24/7 Crisis Line:(02) 6280 0900Tas Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:1800 608 122SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line:1800 800 098WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline:1800 007 339NT Domestic violence helpline:1800 737 732Top StoriesPakistan's prime minister vows India's attacks will 'not go unpunished'LIVEPhoto shows A man rides his motorbike through rubble in the darkASIC takes action against Macquarie for 'significant' failuresTopic:Business and Industry RegulationPhoto shows Macquarie Group headquarters, SydneyCourt orders release of 'vicious' CCTV footage after three-year legal battleTopic:CrimePhoto shows External images of Reiby Youth Detention Centre.A feedback loop tanked Dutton's campaign in its final weekAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Clive Palmer NPCNationals leader backs in nuclear as Liberal senator demands it be scrappedLIVEPhoto shows Liberal Party launch in SydneyRelated storiesFamily tells court of ongoing pain over death of 'innocent, defenceless' babyTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A man with a blonde beard wearing a blue stripy polo shirt and a baseball capFather guilty of killing baby son whose injuries were like car crash victim'sTopic:CrimePhoto shows A man with a blonde beard wearing a blue stripy polo shirt and a baseball capRelated topicsAdelaideChristie DownsCourtsCrimeDomestic ViolenceNoarlunga CentreSATop StoriesPakistan's prime minister vows India's attacks will 'not go unpunished'Topic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows A man rides his motorbike through rubble in the darkASIC takes action against Macquarie for 'significant' failuresTopic:Business and Industry RegulationCourt orders release of 'vicious' CCTV footage after three-year legal battleTopic:CrimeA feedback loop tanked Dutton's campaign in its final weekAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbNationals leader backs in nuclear as Liberal senator demands it be scrappedTopic:ElectionsJust InFather who fatally shook baby has 10 years added to jail timeTopic:Courts17m ago17 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:13amLiberal leadership race narrows to two likely contenders, Ley and Taylor, as MPs split over nuclearTopic:Liberal Party of Australia21m ago21 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:09amKaren Webb to step down as NSW police commissionerBREAKING2m ago2 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:29amBean counting continues as independent Jessie Price eyes a 'not-so-safe' Labor seatTopic:Australian Federal Elections16m ago16 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:14amMore Just InBack to top