MI v Adams-Rogers – Victim: Isaac Lethbridge
The Trial
The case was handed to the jury this afternoon. During closing arguments the defense tried to portray Charlsie as a devoted foster mother and a good person. The prosecution countered with it is up to a higher authority to determine if Charlsie is a good or bad person – the decision in front of the jury is to determine whether Charlsie failed to protect Isaac from being abused and murdered while under her care.
At this point, no one has been charged with Isaac’s murder. Charlsie Adams-Rogers claims her then 12-year-old adopted daughter is the one responsible for Isaac’s injuries.
Sources:
The Detroit News: Isaac Case Goes to Jurors After Emotional Trial
The Verdict:
June 18, 2007:
The jury returned a verdict of guilty of involuntary manslaughter and guilty on one count of second degree child abuse lodged against Charlsie Adams-Rogers regarding the abuse and death of her foster child Isaac Lethbridge. The jury acquitted her of another charge of fourth degree child abuse for the abuse inflicted on Isaac’s little sister who was also under the care of Ms. Adams-Rogers.
Ms. Adams-Rogers faces a possible sentence of 15 years in prison. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 2nd.
Source:
WJRT-TV: Jury Convicts Woman in Foster Child Death
Detroit News: Foster Mom Convicted in Death
The Sentence:
Adams-Rogers was sentenced on July 2, 2007 to 5 1/2 – 15 years in prison for the involuntary manslaughter and second-degree child abuse of her foster child Isaac Lethbridge. She finally was willing to apologize for what happened in her home.
“I’m sorry about what did happen,” said Adams-Rogers, 60, of Detroit, according to her lawyer, Warren Harris. “But I never intended for any of this to ever happen in my home, and I do apologize.”
She will appeal her conviction according to her attorney.
Source:
The Detroit News: Foster Mom to do 5 1/2 – 15
