Army Major, Wife Charged With Child Abuse in New Jersey

Father's said it was just training

An Army major and his wife appeared in federal court in New Jersey Tuesday to face child endangerment charges stemming from a 17-count indictment.

From the looks of a family photo, Army Major John and Carolyn Jackson appear to lead a loving family of six.

The U.S. Attorney though, says the kids were tortured by the couple.

Their limbs were broken, they were denied food and water, they were force fed hot sauce and peppers, and denied medical attention.

It was all part, they say, of what the Major called training the kids.