Medical Neglect

Mother Charged with Homicide in Daughter’s Death Due to Medical Neglect

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Ashley Bertino, a 36-year-old mother from New York, found herself in court on Thursday, facing allegations of neglect that led to the death of her 12-year-old daughter, Mya Smith. Mya passed away in her home on April 29, under circumstances that were initially unclear. However, a subsequent autopsy revealed that the cause of death was diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition resulting from untreated diabetes. The Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office classified the death as medical neglect, …

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9-Year-Old Locked in Room for Years, Had to Beg for Food

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A Miami-based mother has been apprehended by authorities on charges of allegedly confining her 9-year-old daughter within their home for several years, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department. The 42-year-old woman, Kelli McGriff-Williams, is accused of neglecting her child’s basic needs, including food and medical care, and depriving her of a proper education. The police report indicates that the child was primarily confined to a bedroom from 2017 to 2023. The young girl was reportedly …

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