Pretrial hearing begins for Ore. couple accused of failing to seeking help for sick daughter
By APMonday, June 15, 2009
Ore. pretrial hearing begins in ill girl’s death
OREGON CITY, Ore. — An Oregon couple accused of praying over their ill 15-month-old daughter rather than seeking medical treatment are in court to present arguments that they shouldn’t face trial on manslaughter charges in her death.
A judge will consider the motions Monday in a pretrial hearing for Carl and Raylene Worthington. They belong to the Followers of Christ Church, whose members have a history of treating gravely ill children only with prayer.
Their daughter, Ava, died of pneumonia in March 2008. A state medical examiner has said Ava could have been treated with antibiotics.
The trial is scheduled to start June 23.
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