Horrible story. Horrible mother. So it says she was sentenced: for how long and to what— jail, probation, time served?
Or did I miss something? God forbid these journalists provide complete a story.
She was sentenced to 30 years in prison...............
Choosing my words carefully, I can't accept that simple label.
Such scenarios are far too commonplace in the US.
A pet theory of mine explains the 'why', but in this case the overarching question ought to be "How???"
As in HOW did no one else notice this child's condition before the age of 8?
IMHO, there are much worse players to this scenario than just the mother, and a serious investigation may reveal that it's institutional.