STORY: "No new trial for Palm Harbor woman convicted of manslaughter in day care," by reporter Curtis Krueger, Published in the Tampa Bay Times, on July 20, 2012.
GIST: "A judge has denied a motion to order a new trial or dismiss charges against Stephanie Spurgeon, a former Palm Harbor day care operator who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of a child. After Spurgeon was convicted in February, defense attorneys learned the medical examiner had said it was theoretically possible for a young child to have caused the fatal injuries to Maria Harris, the infant who died. Attorneys filed the motion, saying this information should have been disclosed to them before trial. But Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Chris Helinger on Friday ruled that this did not warrant dismissing the charges or ordering a new trial......... Spurgeon is awaiting her sentence;"
The entire story can be found at:http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/no-new-trial-for-palm-harbor-woman-convicted-of-manslaughter-in-day-care/1241430
PUBLISHER'S NOTE:
I am monitoring this case. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments.
The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at:
http://www.thestar.com/topic/charlessmith
Information on "The Charles Smith Blog Award"- and its nomination process - can be found at:
http://smithforensic.blogspot.com/2011/05/charles-smith-blog-award-nominations.html
Please send any comments or information on other cases and issues of interest to the readers of this blog to: hlevy15@gmail.com
Harold Levy: Publisher; The Charles Smith Blog.
