A vegan couple were sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the death of their malnourished 6-week-old baby boy who weighed approximately 3.5 pounds. The couple fed a diet largely consisting of soy milk and apple juice to their son claiming that they followed this diet to avoid animal products.
After seven hours of deliberation the ury found the couple guilty of malice murder, felony murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children. See story at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18574603/?GT1=9951
In Iowa, there are several options in helping children in similar situations such as contacting Department of Human Services, claiming exigent circumstances and having an already existing decree modified, or filing a new action and requesting a temporary matters hearing. Other options such as injunctions may exist as well and can be explored by contacting a family law attorney with experience in this area.
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Jennifer Jaskolka-Brown, an Iowa attorney located at 6601 Westown Parkway, Suite 200, West Des Moines, Iowa, (515) 247-4705, practices in general civil litigation with an emphasis in Iowa Family Law issues. She provides guidance in family law matters from divorce, paternity, disestablishment of paternity to adoption,and guardianships. She also provides representation in a wide-variety of civil litigation issues.
