Chapter 21 - THE CRIMINAL TRACKSLinda faced the most serious criminal exposure.
Knowingly administering prescription medication to a child without authorization.
Child-endangerment-related allegations.
Reckless conduct tied to Emma’s hospitalization.
Prosecutors did not charge attempted murder.
There was no evidence of an intent to kill.
Michael’s case was narrower but still serious.
He knowingly allowed the administration.
He directed Emma to drink.
He concealed prior episodes.
He initially withheld relevant information at the hospital.
Could prosecutors prove he shared Linda’s intent?
They did not need to prove identical intent for every charge.
Different acts.
Different exposure.
Family court moved separately.
Temporary orders limited both Linda’s access and Michael’s unsupervised parenting while evaluations occurred.
No instant permanent custody.
No simple:
Bad father, gone forever.
Noah still loved him.
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Emma still loved him.
That made everything harder.
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