In an article published by the San Francisco Chronicle on August 16, 2024, Rachel Swan reports on the tragic death of an 18-month-old girl from Antioch, California, which raises serious questions about missed opportunities to save her life. The article details a federal lawsuit filed against Contra Costa County Child Protective Services, the Antioch Police Department, and other involved parties, accusing them of failing to intervene despite clear signs of abuse and neglect. The child, identified as O.Y., suffered severe injuries and died in August 2022 after being returned to her biological parents from foster care. The lawsuit, brought by her former foster mother, claims that multiple authorities turned a blind eye to the dangers she faced, leading to her untimely death.
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