Adrienne Bartholomew and James Brothers are charged with their malnourished son's death.
/ Lucas County jail
SANDUSKY -- The Erie County parents charged in the death of their malnourished, 18-month-old disabled son have pleaded not guilty.
Adrienne Bartholomew and James Brothers of Vermilion entered their pleas in Erie County Court on Thursday. According to the Associated Press, the attorney for Adrienne Bartholomew and James Brothers say the couple will show that they were just following medical advice to care for the child.
The couple is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of their son and child endangerment related to five other children in their care.
A grandmother who cared for the children, Debra Nelson, has also been charged and has pleaded not guilty.
If convicted, all three could face up to 30 years in jail.
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