David Castro is accused of causing his 3-month-old daughter Phoenix's fatal fentanyl overdose. Evidence suggests he secured fake urine before calling 911. Prosecutors argue against his request to enter a mental health diversion program, stating it undermines justice for the child. They emphasize the tragedy of losing an infant to fentanyl abuse, while Castro's defense argues for diversion based on his reported mental health issues, claiming it's essential for effective treatment and addressing his past struggles with drug rehabilitation.
We can't understate what occurred and what the result was. We have this 3-month-old baby who had her whole life ahead of her.
Such diversion for Castro would eliminate any chance for justice for Phoenix Castro, who was one of the first infants in the Bay Area to fall victim to fentanyl.
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