Chapter 20 - MARTHA IS CHARGED
Martha was arrested after discharge from questioning.
Charges included serious child neglect/endangerment, participation in concealment, fraud-related offenses, and conspiracy counts connected to false trust claims.
Exact charges evolved.
Greg faced more.
Assault causing the fracture.
Child endangerment.
Fraud.
Forgery.
Conspiracy.
Potential additional offenses related to medical impersonation.
Prosecutors did not claim Martha intended Caleb to lose his arm.
Evidence showed she knew infection risk existed and delayed care.
That was grave enough without inventing intent.
Martha’s attorney said Greg controlled her.
Evidence supported some coercion.
Messages showed insults.
Financial control.
Threats.
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Then other messages showed active participation.
Victimization and culpability can coexist.
