2nd trial underway for woman charged with toddler's death

GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) - A second trial is underway in northern Indiana for a day care provider charged with the death of a toddler in her care.

The Elkhart Truth reports (http://bit.ly/2gG7OUg ) attorneys questioned jurors Monday for the trial of Jackie Rolston of New Paris. She is charged with battery resulting in death in the October 2014 death of 19-month-old Kirk Coleman of New Paris. Authorities ruled the boy died of blunt force injuries.

Rolston's first trial in October ended with a mistrial when the jurors were dismissed after the judge found they didn't follow instructions. Court officials said a juror shared information on a previous case involving Rolston.

The case resulted in Indiana lawmakers passing "Kirk's Law," which calls for the creation of a public registry of individuals convicted of child abuse.

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Information from: The Elkhart Truth, http://www.elkharttruth.com