11:35 a.m.: Foster mother sentenced
POSTED: December 17, 2009
Tribune Chronicle
WARREN -- The foster parent of a 21-month-old child who died in her care earlier this year was sentenced to nine years behind bars Thursday morning.
Bonnie Pattinson, 31, of Newton Falls, pleaded guilty in October to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Pattinson was originally charged with murder in the April death of Tiffany Sue Banks.
Natural family members of the infant spoke against the plea agreement, asking Judge John M. Stuard to sentence Pattinson to more time, including life without parole.
Stuard said he couldnt give more than 10 years under the law.
And assistant Prosecutor Diane Barber said murder would have been tough to prove had it gone to trial. She explained that the case consisted of only circumstantial evidence.
Children Services officials also said they approved of the plea deal.
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