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Downey father takes plea deal in baby's death after mistrial
Original: Downey father charged in baby's death takes plea deal after mistrial in murder case
A Downey, California father charged in the death of his baby has accepted a plea deal after his murder trial ended in a mistrial. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict, prompting prosecutors and the defense to reach a negotiated resolution. The plea brings the case to an end without a second trial. Details of the charges and sentence have drawn attention in the Los Angeles area.
Why now: The resolution of a high-profile baby death case after a mistrial is drawing local attention.
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- Downey father charged in baby's death takes plea deal after mistrial in murder case · ABC7 Los Angeles
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