Aunt of 4-year-old boy whose parents are accused of starving him to death to sue city for $40M
The maternal aunt of a 4-year-old boy who prosecutors say was starved to death by his parents in their New York City apartment has filed a $40 million notice of claim alleging the city’s child welfare agency failed to protect his well-being and safety.
Family of 4-year-old Harlem boy who allegedly starved to death plans to sue city
Relatives of a Harlem child who allegedly starved to death plan to sue the city. Prosecutors say his parents kept food from him, but other family members claim the blame rests solely on the City of New York.
Family of 4-year-old who starved to death in NYC apartment plans to sue ACS
The child’s extended family has continued to say they didn't know about the living conditions inside the home — but claim ACS did, and ignored warning signs they said could have prevented the boy's de
Community divided over lawsuit in Harlem boy’s death: ‘she wasn’t helping’
At the time of his death earlier this month, 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin weighed 19 pounds, which, according to the CDC’s official growth chart, is typical, or near the 50th percentile, for a 1-year old.
4-year-old Harlem boy's death raises questions about child services' response
It's been nearly two weeks since the death of a 4-year-old boy in Harlem, and we're no closer to finding out what really happened.
Aunt of 4-Year-Old Who Starved to Death Is Suing Child-Welfare Agency
Jahmeik Modlin’s parents have been charged with manslaughter in his death. His aunt’s suit accuses the city of failing to ...
Maternal aunt of malnourished Harlem boy who died files $40 million claim, says city at fault
Lawyers for the maternal aunt of 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin, whose parents are facing criminal charges after he died of ...
Death of 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin raises questions about ACS' investigation
It's been nearly two weeks since the death of a 4-year-old boy in Harlem, and we're no closer to finding out what really happened. Sources say the family was on the radar of the city, but the city is ...
A 4-Year-Old Starved to Death at Home. How Were the Signs Missed?
Jahmeik Modlin was found emaciated in a Harlem apartment stocked with food. His family’s child-welfare case had been closed ...
The death of Jahmeik Modlin: How did Administration for Children’s Services fail another child?
The “home” where Jahmeik Modlin and his three siblings were “raised” was by all accounts a torture chamber. Jahmeik was ...
Brutally neglected Manhattan 4-year-old boy, Jahmeik Modlin, weighed just 19 pounds before his death: prosecutors
The Manhattan mom charged with the death of her burned, malnourished 4-year-old son was ordered held on bail at her Wednesday ...