Mother Convicted for Enabling Abuse | Austin News

A jury in Oklahoma recommended a life sentence for Cherie Walker, a mother convicted of enabling child sexual abuse and six counts of felony neglect after an 11-year-old girl in her care gave birth — the child’s father being her husband and the girl’s stepfather, who already received a life sentence. The baby was born at home without prenatal care, amid horrific living conditions including no running water and the girl going over a year without seeing a doctor. This case exposes grave failures in child protection and guardianship. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fae160f1f22188c0