endangering the welfare of a child

An 18-month-old toddler, Luke Russell Jr., died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother, Olivia Bithorn, was drinking in another room. Bithorn was charged with second-degree manslaughter and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors cited her history of alcohol abuse and prior incidents endangering her children.

An 18-month-old baby in New York died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother was drinking in another room. Olivia Bithorn, the mother, was charged with second-degree manslaughter and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors allege she left the children unattended with unpopped popcorn and has a history of alcohol-related incidents.

An 18-month-old boy, Luke Russell Jr., died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother, Olivia Bithorn, was drinking in another room. Bithorn faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child, with prosecutors citing her history of alcohol abuse.