GUILTY TX - Emma Thompson, 4, dies with STD, skull fracture, Spring, 27 June 2009

[GolferChick]

She's been found guilty!

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7104434.html

 

[Paintr]

http://twitter.com/tlangford


According to this reporter....recklessly causing deadly injuries by omission

 

[2goldfish]

Thank you jury of 12!

Justice for emma!

 

[fhc]

WOOHOO

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7104434.html

SHE's GUILTY

 

[Paintr]

So does the judge decide sentencing? Does anyone know how long it will be?

 

[2goldfish]

So does the judge decide sentencing? Does anyone know how long it will be?

think they hold another hearing for sentencing. I hope she gets max!! I cant believe she wont!

eta here http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7104434.html

The same jury will return to court Tuesday to begin considering a punishment for Young, which could range from probation to 20 years in prison.

Prosecutors had asked the jury to convict Young of a more serious first-degree felony, which would have made her eligible for a life sentence.

wish she'd gotten more but better than nothing.....

 

[fhc]

So does the judge decide sentencing? Does anyone know how long it will be?

idk, but she could get life and i hope she does.

It's a great day for children.

It's a great day for justice.

Bring on 'kinky' (as Abigail called him) Lucas Ruric Coe!!!

 

[Paintr]

That same reporter states 2 to 20 years. Sentencing begins tomorrow. :waitasec: will there be statements by family, friends?

 

[GolferChick]

Snipped...
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7104434.html

Harris County jury today returned a guilty verdict against the mother of a 4-year-old girl who died after prosecutors say the woman stood by while her boyfriend beat and raped the child.

Jurors deliberated about four hours before finding Abigail Young guilty of injury to a child by recklessness, resulting in serious bodily injury, in the death of Emma Thompson last summer. The same jury will return to court Tuesday to begin considering a punishment for Young, which could range from probation to 20 years in prison.

Geez, just 20 years max sentence for standing by and watching your monster-boyfriend do this to your precious daughter??!! Someone mentioned she could get life; is this article inaccurate? Or does the jury recommend and then the judge can make final decision?

Rest in peace sweet, beautiful Emma!

 

[GolferChick]

Found the answer to my question...
http://www.khou.com/news/Closing-arguments-under-way-in-trial-of-Emma-Thompsons-mom-98246554.html

Snipped...Jurors rejected a more serious charge of injury to a child by omission, which could have sent her to prison for life.

Not nearly enough...JMO

 

[2goldfish]

Found the answer to my question...
http://www.khou.com/news/Closing-arguments-under-way-in-trial-of-Emma-Thompsons-mom-98246554.html

Snipped...Jurors rejected a more serious charge of injury to a child by omission, which could have sent her to prison for life.

Not nearly enough...JMO

I admit I am disappointed as well.


as long as they give her 20 I wont scream too much.

 

[fhc]

I was so excited & happy that Abigail was found accountable for not protecting Emma and now i'm just incredibly sad for Emma.

 

[fhc]

http://www.click2houston.com/news/24228659/detail.html

Verdict Reached In Trial Of 4-Year-Old's Mom

http://myhoustonmajic.com/news/billsmith/mom-guilty-of-recklessly-causing-daughters-fatal-injuries/

 

[believe09]

Well yes, of course she was found guilty. I am disappointed that she wasnt nailed with the omission charge, but we did not see the evidence. That is fair as I can be at the moment.

I am goint to write the board in TX to make sure her license is pulled post haste.

 

[fhc]

Well yes, of course she was found guilty. I am disappointed that she wasnt nailed with the omission charge, but we did not see the evidence. That is fair as I can be at the moment.

I am goint to write the board in TX to make sure her license is pulled post haste.

Thanks but her license has been revoked

 

[fhc]

Good video of court today

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7549527

It's hit the AP now

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/07/12/2329966/jury-texas-mom-didnt-prevent-4.html

 

[fhc]

http://content.usatoday.com/topics/article/Emma+Thompson/06SM4YWbQ55nB/1

USAToday doesn't have much but it is national media.

and from the Spring area where she lived before being charged.

http://www.ultimatespringtx.com/2010/07/emmas-mom-doesnt-testify-deliberations-begin

 

[Disguiseduser0308]

RIP sweet baby girl, Emma! Justice has embraced you. We may not agree with the time this mother may serve, I am just thankful she was found guilty in a court of law. Dance with the angels, Emma! We will forever celebrate your life.

 

[CuriousTwo]

The reality of it all certainly hits when a verdict is reached. I feel so incredibly sad for Emma and for what could have been for her. We'll never know what she might have endured and for how long. Wish I could feel elated at the guilty verdict, and I'm sure I will later, but right now, all I feel is sad for the little one who was lost.

RIP little Emma!

Slideshow of Emma photos here:
http://tinyurl.com/emmaphotos

 

[CuriousTwo]

http://kwhi.com/

YOUNG FOUND GUILTY OF LESSER CHARGE

(JULY 12, 2010)

A Houston jury has found Brenham native Abigail Young guilty of of recklessly causing injury to a child by omission in the death of her 4-year old daughter

Young was found guilty on a lesser charge and carries with it a sentence of 2 to 20 years behind bars.

Young's daughter, Emma Thompson, died in June of last year. An autopsy revealed massive injuries including a skull fracture, internal bleeding, and evidence of sexual assault. Young claimed at the time that the four year old had fallen. But expert witnesses gave testimony that none of the Emma’s injuries were consistent with her mother's story.

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http://www.kbtx.com/local/headlines/98261129.html

Updated: 7:12 PM Jul 12, 2010

Former Brenham Nurse Abigail Young Found Guilty
* Update* Abigail Young is found guilty in Harris County of recklessly causing her daughter Emma's deadly injuries by omission.