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A father who once believed prayer alone could heal his dying son has accepted a plea deal in the 16-year-old case of his four-year-old’s death from untreated appendicitis. Andre Thomas, facing felony child endangerment, will avoid prison for two years if he complies with strict conditions — including parenting classes and cooperation with authorities — potentially leading to dismissal of charges. The case reopened after new witnesses emerged, and Thomas chose the plea to spare his family a risky trial. Meanwhile, the religious group’s leaders, Darryl and Shelley Martin, face separate murder charges tied to Timothy’s death and another congregant’s disappearance, with Shelley reportedly demanding absolute obedience. The DA calls it an unprecedented case, while the judge called the tragedy “horrible.” All parties remain not guilty.

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