GA - Mia Depaillat, 21 mos, dies of abuse, Cumming, 16 April 2004 *hung jury*

[Wudge]

In her opening statement (argument) the prosecutor, Sandra Partridge told the jury: "Despite all efforts to try and confuse this jury, the bottom line is children do not die falling down the stairs". (duh)

http://gainesvillelegals.com/news/stories/20060629/localnews/106840.shtml

In a battle of experts, the jury hung: 11 to 1 for acquittal.

 

[GlitchWizard]

Kids die from eating marshmallows too fast. Why can't they die falling down the stairs? Brains are delicate. I've learned that from my daughter's accident.

 

[Gmommy]

Gee, I guess all those baby gate companies can close shop since "children don't die falling down stairs". I am pretty sure there are a few coroners who would disagree with her statement.

 

[Wudge]

Gee, I guess all those baby gate companies can close shop since "children don't die falling down stairs". I am pretty sure there are a few coroners who would disagree with her statement.

It struck me as being so incredibly stupid that I decided to headline it.

 

[Gmommy]

Wudge, yah, it is pretty stupid, figured that's why you headlined it.

 

[GlitchWizard]

Wudge - I misunderstood when you put (duh) by the comment in your posting. Sorry about that.

 

[Filly]

Can't link, but if you go to PoundPupLegacy? It describes more of Mia's injuries.

This little doll was adopted and had intestinal injuries as well as others.

Hung jury? OK. Yes, no doubt we can drop a baby, but..........

RIP little doll.