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February 10, 2011, Thursday
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A YOUNG, married mother faces charges on Tuesday of giving birth in a toilet at a South Carolina sports and concert arena and leaving the choking newborn boy to die.
Jessica Blackham was arrested after she came to the Greenville police station accompanied by family members. Police Chief Terri Wilfong said the 25-year-old from Easley has a 4-year-old child and no criminal record.
"The family is very cooperative with us," the police chief said. "Their concern is the safety of the child."
Blackham is charged with two counts of felony child abuse and one count of unlawful neglect toward a child. If convicted on all charges, she could face a sentence of up to 50 years in prison.
Authorities said Blackham was being held without bond after being arraigned at the local jail and would be appointed an attorney. Her first appearance in court was not immediately set.
Officials said they could not immediately explain what Blackham was thinking when she gave birth Friday night at the Bi-Lo Center where she was attending a circus performance. Arena workers found the asphyxiating child in the cold toilet water.
Jessica Blackham was arrested after she came to the Greenville police station accompanied by family members. Police Chief Terri Wilfong said the 25-year-old from Easley has a 4-year-old child and no criminal record.
"The family is very cooperative with us," the police chief said. "Their concern is the safety of the child."
Blackham is charged with two counts of felony child abuse and one count of unlawful neglect toward a child. If convicted on all charges, she could face a sentence of up to 50 years in prison.
Authorities said Blackham was being held without bond after being arraigned at the local jail and would be appointed an attorney. Her first appearance in court was not immediately set.
Officials said they could not immediately explain what Blackham was thinking when she gave birth Friday night at the Bi-Lo Center where she was attending a circus performance. Arena workers found the asphyxiating child in the cold toilet water.
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