Detectives in Casselberry said a mother refused to take her newborn to the hospital because of her vegan beliefs.

Investigators said Sarah Markham's pediatrician told her the baby was dehydrated and needed to go to the hospital as soon as possible.

But when officers arrived at Markham's home, the mother told police she wanted to get second opinion from a vegan doctor.

Officer arrested Markham on child neglect charges.

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Atlanta art and antiques appraiser and auctioneer Allan Baitcher (right) takes bids during a 2020 auction. Baitcher and his company, Peachtree Antiques, are being sued by a Florida multimillionaire who says he paid them $20 million for fakes. (AJC 2020)

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