Mathews v. Reno, 52
F.Supp.2d 195 (D.Mass. May 18, 1999) (Rhode Island conviction
of second-degree child abuse, the infliction upon a child
of any "serious physical injury," in violation of
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-9-5.3(2), constitutes a crime of violence
under 18 U.S.C. § 16(a), and is considered an aggravated felony
under INA § 101(a)(43)(F), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)(F), for
immigration purposes).