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Police: Kentucky woman’s children malnourished, 18-month-old couldn’t walk
By Ann Smajstrla, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
May 23, 2019A Kentucky woman is accused of not providing adequate care to her children, causing them to be malnourished and underweight.
Hopkinsville police arrested 22-year-old Ashli Cussins on a warrant after they said she failed to provide immunizations, medical care or nutrition to her 6-month-old daughter, WHVO-FM reported. Police said the child was emaciated and had only gained 6 ounces since she was born.
Cussins’ 18-month-old daughter was also underweight and couldn’t walk, police said.
Cussins is facing two charges of first-degree criminal abuse, WZTV-TV reported.
Both children were removed from Cussins’ care. Both have gained weight, and the older child can now walk, police said.
