Virginia mom convicted after letting 5-year-old walk alone to neighborhood pond

The mother said she received a suspended jail sentence and was placed on Virginia's child abuse and neglect registry for letting her 5-year-old walk outside alone.

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The mother said she received a suspended jail sentence and was placed on Virginia’s child abuse and neglect registry for letting her 5-year-old walk outside alone.

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