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Correction: Lawnmower Death story

Posted November 20, 2015 6:00 am

The Associated Press

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) - In a story Nov. 19 about the death of a 12-year-old girl reportedly run over by a lawnmower, The Associated Press reported erroneously that a judge signed a court order removing her from life support. The court didn't issue the order. Adds comment from the defense attorney.

A corrected version of the story is below:

12-year-old dies 3 weeks after being run over by lawnmower

12-year-old girl dies 3 weeks after being run over by lawnmower

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) - A central Indiana prosecutor says a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly run over by a lawnmower three weeks ago has died.

Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings tells The (Anderson) Herald Bulletin the girl died Thursday at an Indianapolis hospital after being removed from life support.

The girl's legal guardian, 45-year-old Denell Roberts was arrested last month on a felony charge of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury. She is free after posting a $20,000 bond. A trial date of April 5 has been set.

Defense attorney Bryan Williams said Roberts has been cooperating with the police and isn't guilty of anything.

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Information from: The Herald Bulletin, http://www.theheraldbulletin.com

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