The tragic case of 17-month-old Justin Bulley, who died from a fentanyl overdose while napping beside his grandfather, has led L.A. County prosecutors to pursue murder charges against both the grandfather and the child's mother. The incident highlights an emerging legal strategy aimed at holding parents accountable for drug-related child fatalities. With 11 children under five dying from fentanyl in California in 2023, this case signifies a push for stricter consequences for negligence, akin to that in firearm safety, raising critical awareness about child safety in drug-use contexts.
At just 17 months old, Justin Bulley died due to a fentanyl overdose while napping next to his grandfather, who acknowledged smoking the drug before falling asleep.
L.A. County prosecutors aim to hold parents accountable for drug-related deaths, paralleling cases of child fatalities linked to negligence regarding guns, highlighting a serious public safety issue.
At least 11 children under 5 have died from fentanyl in California in 2023, prompting changes in legal tactics to address parental negligence regarding children's safety.
Hatami compared the dangers of fentanyl to a loaded gun, emphasizing the need for parents to be held responsible for leaving harmful substances accessible to children.
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