California Mother Stepfather Accused of Neglect in Death of 8-Year-Oli
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CA Penal Code 273a can carry up to 6 years in prison.
California's child endangerment law — used in cases of criminal neglect — escalates to a felony when a child's life is at risk. A death resulting from willful neglect can also trigger murder charges under the same prosecution.
Topic poll · all networksNeglect is the most common abuse type — what share of US cases?
- About 40%
- About 55%
- About 78%
- About 91%
Guess, then reveal the answer
About 78%
CPS failures cost L.A. County $28M in the Gabriel Fernandez case.
After 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez was tortured and killed in 2013 despite CPS contact, L.A. County settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $28 million — one of California's largest child welfare payouts.
Topic poll · all networksHow many U.S. children die from abuse or neglect each year?
- Around 400
- Around 1,750
- Around 5,200
- Around 9,800
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 1,750
Topic poll · all networksIn CA, felony child endangerment causing death can add how many years?
- Up to 4 years
- Up to 6 years
- Up to 10 years
- Up to 25 years
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Up to 6 years
