Vermont day care provider convicted of manslaughter in infant's death
Day care provider in Vermont convicted of manslaughter in the death of an infant she was caring for, sentenced to three to 10 years in prison.
Key Points
- Stacey Vaillancourt accused of sedating the infant with an antihistamine
- No doctor's order for the sedating ingredient found in the infant's system
- Vaillancourt sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for manslaughter
Pros
- Justice served for the death of the infant
- Creating awareness about the importance of proper care for infants
Cons
- Tragic loss of an innocent life
- Raises concerns about child care safety and regulations