Father Rebuilt His Six-Year-Old Son’s Cast at Home—Then a Rusted Key and Hidden Note Fell Out Inside the Clinic
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Chapter 25 - THE VERDICTRichard was convicted on the principal child-abuse-related offense the jury found proved and on a medical-neglect/endangerment count tied to the homemade cast.
The jury did not find every prosecution theory proved.
One allegation regarding intentional infliction of the original fracture failed.
Correct.
Evidence had never established that cleanly.
A separate evidence-related count involving Laura’s phone resulted in a narrower finding under the conduct prosecutors could actually prove.
Sentencing came later.
Meaningful incarceration.
Supervision afterward.
Required intervention programming.
Restrictions on contact subject to family-court authority.
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Not forever erased as a father.
Not instantly restored either.
