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Mom faces trial in son's seizure death
13 Nov
Summary
- Mother charged with involuntary manslaughter after son's death.
- Child died from seizures after missing medication.
- Mother is out on bond awaiting trial for gross negligence.
Latoya Washington, a Michigan mother, is preparing for trial after being charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with her 4-year-old son Curtis's death. Police responded to an unresponsive child on January 25, 2025, finding Curtis deceased at the hospital. Investigations revealed that Curtis had been treated for seizures two days prior, but Washington allegedly took him home against medical advice, failing to administer prescribed anti-seizure and rescue medications.
Prosecutors contend that Curtis's death resulted from Washington's gross negligence and failure to provide adequate medical care. Police Chief Elvin Barren emphasized the critical dependence of children on their caregivers, urging vigilance with medical concerns. Washington was released on a $20,000 bond with a GPS monitor and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Her arraignment in Oakland County Circuit Court is scheduled for November 18.
