State v. Gibson

CHARGE(S): Involuntary Manslaughter, Child Endangering

POTENTIAL PUNISHMENT: 15 years in prison

VENUE: Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Ohio

ALLEGATION: Mother left 7-month-old infant unattended in a bathtub of running water for 45 minutes. The infant drowned to death.

DISPOSITION: Convicted by plea to reduced charge.

RESULT: Probation (no jail time)

ARTICLES
Baby's mother gets probation (Cincinnati Enquirer)

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