Navasia Jones, the mother of 7-year-old Julissia Batties, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her daughter's death in a Bronx apartment in 2021. She received a 15-year sentence within a plea deal, absolving her son, Paul Fine Jr., of murder and sexual assault charges. His defense stated a motion to dismiss charges will be filed, allowing him to be released. The mother's lawyer suggested potential issues with evidence had the case reached trial, while police recovered Julissia's body, marking a heartbreaking investigation of abuse.
Navasia Jones, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter and received a 15-year sentence for beating her daughter Julissia to death.
It's anticipated that a motion to dismiss will be filed on Friday, allowing Paul Fine Jr. to walk free from all charges, according to his lawyer.
Jones' lawyer hinted that evidence could have posed problems for prosecutors had they decided to take the case to trial.
Police discovered Julissia's corpse in the Bronx, with Jones initially claiming her daughter fell and hit her head.
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