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October 07, 2003

Mother Convicted of Contributing to Child's Suicide

Mother Convicted of Contributing to Child's Suicide

Monday, October 06, 2003

MERIDEN, Conn. -- A woman was convicted Monday of contributing to the suicide of her 12-year-old son, who hanged himself in his closet with a necktie after being picked on for months at school over his bad breath and body odor.

Judith Scruggs, 52, was found guilty of one count of risk of injury to a minor for creating a filthy home that prosecutors said prevented J. Daniel Scruggs from improving his hygiene. She faces up to 10 years in prison when she is sentenced next month.

The six-member jury cleared Scruggs of a second charge that accused her of failing to provide her son with proper medical and psychological care. She also was acquitted on a cruelty charge.

Legal experts said the case may mark the first time a parent has been convicted of contributing to a child's suicide.

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