Zedria Patrece Rankin, 38, was set to go to trial this week on charges of manslaughter and aggravated child abuse. LeBrawn Rankin, an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy, died in 2018. Authorities said LeBrawn weighed only 23 pounds at the time of his death.
An Alabama mother has entered a best interest guilty plea in the death of her young special needs son, who died malnourished and dehydrated five years ago.LeBrawn Rankin, an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy, died in 2018. Authorities said LeBrawn weighed only 23 pounds at the time of his death.As part of the agreement, Rankin pleaded guilty to reduced charges of child abuse, second-degree domestic violence, first-degree criminal mischief.
“Some of the reports made by school officials to DHR included LeBrawn having suffered from severe dehydration, bedsores, poor hygiene and his diapers were not being changed for extended periods of time,” according to the lawsuit. The civil case was settled with the state and Zedria Rankin is the only defendant remaining in the civil suit at this time.
“As we hoped, the manslaughter charge was dismissed and the aggravated child abuse charge was reduced,’’ he said. “We are appreciative of the prosecution in this case for allowing the evidence and facts to be the controlling factors in negotiating a resolution.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
After tense talks, Alabama A&M, Alabama Sports Council sign Magic City Classic agreementIt took almost a year and at times threatened the future of the storied HBCU rivalry, but this week a recalcitrant Alabama A&M reached an accord with the Alabama Sports Council to participate in the event through 2026.
Read more »
Local mother won’t serve jail time for child abuse charges in death of her sonZedria Rankin agreed to a plea deal in the death of LeBrawn Rankin. While the criminal case is now closed, there is still an active wrongful death lawsuit.
Read more »
Man convicted in 2018 murder of Chicago area man dumped in garbage canProsecutors have said Collins, his girlfriend, and her mother plotted to rob and shoot Michael Armendariz, then dumped his body in a garbage can in a vacant home.
Read more »
Video: See what Letitia James said in 2018 about charging TrumpDuring her 2018 campaign, New York Attorney General Letitia James expressed concerns over then-President Donald Trump’s business dealings in her state. Former Trump defense lawyer David Schoen joins CNN’s Poppy Harlow to react to James’ 2018 comments.
Read more »
Researchers identify tiny, unique sea creature photographed in 2018An international team of zoologists and parasitic worm specialists has identified an odd sea creature captured by an underwater photographer in 2018 off the coast of Okinawa. In their project, reported in the open-access journal Current Biology, the group obtained and studied a sample of the sea creature.
Read more »
Menendez's wife struck and killed a man while driving in 2018: ReportsNadine Arslanian Menendez, whose Mercedes was severely damaged, was not taken into custody or tested for drugs and alcohol, according to The Record.
Read more »