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Mom Accused of Drowning Attempt on Teen Daughter in Lake
9 Jul
Summary
- Mother allegedly tried to drown daughter during family vacation.
- Altercation began after teen reportedly slapped mother with towel.
- Daughter was submerged in lake by neck and lost consciousness.
A disturbing incident unfolded during a family vacation in Minnesota, leading to serious charges against a 35-year-old mother. Jasmine Laws, from Maryland, is accused of attempting to drown her 15-year-old daughter in West Battle Lake.
The confrontation reportedly began on a pontoon boat after the teenager slapped her mother with a towel. The argument escalated significantly, with eyewitnesses claiming Laws submerged her daughter, allegedly uttering threats to end her life.
The distressed teenager told investigators she lost consciousness before being rescued from the water. She is currently receiving hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Laws faces charges including second-degree attempted murder, domestic assault, and domestic assault by strangulation.
