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$20.5 Million Awarded to Family After Tragic Death of 11-Year-Old from Morphine Toxicity at Cancer Center

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CHICAGO — A jury has awarded $20.5 million to the family of an 11-year-old girl who died from morphine toxicity following treatment at a suburban cancer center in 2020. Ava Wilson, who was in remission from leukemia, visited Advocate Children’s Hospital in October 2020. During her appointment, she was assessed by a nurse practitioner who observed that she was in pain and had trouble walking. Ava’s blood pressure was consistently low throughout her time at the clinic. Despite these alarming signs, the nurse practitioner prescribed her a significant increase in morphine dosage to 15 mg … Read more

Ohio Parents Indicted in Tragic Death of 11-Year-Old Son at Hotel; Charged with Multiple Offenses

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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — An 11-year-old boy’s death at an Ohio hotel has led to serious criminal charges against his parents, authorities said. The boy, identified as Hunter Towne of Warren, Ohio, died earlier this year under circumstances that have sparked an investigation revealing troubling details about his living conditions and care. A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury formally indicted John Towne and Ahhra Pugh, Hunter’s parents, following his death in January at the Extended Stay America Premier Suites in Independence. The charges include murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, and multiple counts related to child endangering. Hunter, … Read more

San Luis Obispo Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing 11-Year-Old While Babysitting; Faces Up to 14 Years in Prison

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San Luis Obispo, CA – A local man faces a lengthy prison term after a jury convicted him of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl he was babysitting. Tanner Fite, 22, was found guilty of four counts of sexual abuse following an eight-day trial that ended last week. The case against Fite was bolstered by digital evidence from his own electronics. Forensic examination of his cellphone unveiled that he had accessed multiple pornographic videos while in charge of the child’s care. These findings played a crucial role in the jury’s verdict. The incidents, which occurred on … Read more