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A six-year-old girl died from malnutrition five years ago, and her parents now face manslaughter charges — but the trial reveals a heartbreaking clash of perspectives: prosecutors say they ignored clear signs of her suffering, while the defense argues they believed she had the flu and couldn’t have known how fast her condition spiraled. Complicating matters, pandemic restrictions cut off vital social worker support, and despite the tragedy, evidence shows the parents cared for their other children — even as all three kids were temporarily removed from their care. The judge’s verdict is still pending, but this case exposes the tangled web of parental duty, systemic failure, and the invisible cracks in support systems during crisis.

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