Justice Denied: Leniency for Horrific Child Neglect Case
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**Outrage Over Leniency: Mother of Neglected Baby Escapes Prison for Horrific Abuse**
In a troubling turn of events, an Indiana mother received a lenient sentence after her 6-month-old baby was found suffering from more than 50 rat bites in a filthy, vermin-infested home.
Angel Schonabaum, 29, pled guilty to neglect of a dependent but was handed a mere four-year sentence, with credit for time served and the majority of her punishment simply suspended to probation.
This paltry sentencing pales in comparison to the severity of the crime, which left her child "very near to death," according to police reports.
Authorities were alerted on September 3, 2023, when the baby's father discovered that their son was covered in blood and had fingers that appeared to be “chewed off.”
Upon arrival, emergency responders described a nightmarish scene: the infant lay in a blood-soaked bassinet surrounded by rat feces, old food, and clutter.
Medical personnel found the child in critical condition, suffering from extensive blood loss and requiring not one but multiple blood transfusions.
The shocking negligence displayed by both parents raises serious questions about the efficacy of the judicial system in dealing with such abhorrent conduct.
While the father, David Schonabaum, received a 16-year sentence for his role in this neglect, the leniency shown towards Angel's sentence is shocking and infuriates many.
As calls for vigilance in child welfare cases grow louder, this case serves as a painful reminder of the responsibilities parents must uphold, especially in the face of such severe child endangerment.
Conservatives are increasingly questioning a system that seems to overlook the gravity of child neglect and abuse, highlighting a need for stricter penalties and meaningful justice for vulnerable victims.
Victims like this baby deserve more than a slap on the wrist for carelessly inflicted trauma.
Once a child becomes the victim of neglect, there should be no room for leniency in the court system. Society must demand accountability and ensure that justice is served.
Sources:
nbc-2.com
lawandcrime.com
abc15.com
In a troubling turn of events, an Indiana mother received a lenient sentence after her 6-month-old baby was found suffering from more than 50 rat bites in a filthy, vermin-infested home.
Angel Schonabaum, 29, pled guilty to neglect of a dependent but was handed a mere four-year sentence, with credit for time served and the majority of her punishment simply suspended to probation.
This paltry sentencing pales in comparison to the severity of the crime, which left her child "very near to death," according to police reports.
Authorities were alerted on September 3, 2023, when the baby's father discovered that their son was covered in blood and had fingers that appeared to be “chewed off.”
Upon arrival, emergency responders described a nightmarish scene: the infant lay in a blood-soaked bassinet surrounded by rat feces, old food, and clutter.
Medical personnel found the child in critical condition, suffering from extensive blood loss and requiring not one but multiple blood transfusions.
The shocking negligence displayed by both parents raises serious questions about the efficacy of the judicial system in dealing with such abhorrent conduct.
While the father, David Schonabaum, received a 16-year sentence for his role in this neglect, the leniency shown towards Angel's sentence is shocking and infuriates many.
As calls for vigilance in child welfare cases grow louder, this case serves as a painful reminder of the responsibilities parents must uphold, especially in the face of such severe child endangerment.
Conservatives are increasingly questioning a system that seems to overlook the gravity of child neglect and abuse, highlighting a need for stricter penalties and meaningful justice for vulnerable victims.
Victims like this baby deserve more than a slap on the wrist for carelessly inflicted trauma.
Once a child becomes the victim of neglect, there should be no room for leniency in the court system. Society must demand accountability and ensure that justice is served.
Sources:
nbc-2.com
lawandcrime.com
abc15.com
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