State v. Jackson

Supreme Court of Washington · Decided 1999-04-15

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Talmadge, J. (dissenting) — This heinous case of child abuse by foster parents, Michael and Laurinda Jackson, resulted in the death of their two-year-old foster daughter, Breighonna. The majority erroneously analyzes accomplice liability under Washington law and ignores long-standing principles of Washington law obligating parents or persons standing in loco parentis to come to the aid of their children. I would hold the trial cou…

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