Abandonment of a child: The babysitter accused of obstruction

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Michael Nguyen

Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 12:25

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Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 12:28

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The babysitter accused of having abandoned a baby in an apartment fire, has appeared in court on Tuesday under a new charge of obstructing the work of police officers.

“During his arrest, Jenna Milot would not have given his true name, where the prosecution “, has explained to Me Roxane Laporte, after the appearance at the palais de justice of Montreal.

Milot was back in court for his bail hearing, but at his request, was postponed to next week. The 49 year old woman still has hope of being released by his trial, despite the serious accusations that weigh against it.

The guardian, an ex-prostitute struggling with issues of addiction to crack cocaine, had been arrested in the night from Wednesday to Thursday, following an accidental fire. At this moment, she had to look after a girl of one year, except that it would not have been in the apartment.

The little girl has been rescued by police officers who quickly responded.

Milot, from his side, has been charged with child abandonment, failing to provide the things to the life of the toddler, as well as arson caused by its negligence.

“Ms. Milot is still shaken up, she realizes the seriousness of the charges,” said his lawyer, Antonio Cabral, adding that the accused was concerned about the state of health of the toddler, of which she had the custody.

Therapy

By the return to court of Milo the next week, Mr. Cabral will explore the possibility to send his / her client in therapy.

“This is one of the ways envisaged, he said. She has recurring problems [drug-related], and she wants to treat. “

This possibility, however, does not seem to be sufficient for the Crown, who recalls that in addition to the charges, Milot must also come back before the court for not having respected a suspension in another folder. The accused was also found in a case of volume

“Given the number of cases [before the court], the prosecution objects to any release,” concludes Me Laporte.