Judge Lets Alleged Child Abuser Go to Church

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 27, 2018
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A D.C. Superior Court judge granted an exception to the conditions of release for a woman who allegedly beat her baby to death.

Faneshia Scott is charged with first-degree murder and child cruelty for her alleged involvement in the death of her 1-year-old daughter, Rhythm Fields, on the 5400 block of C Street, SE in 2017.

According to her indictment, Scott, 32, “intentionally, knowingly and recklessly” tortured and beat her daughter.

Scott is currently released under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). Per the conditions of her release, Scott is not allowed to be alone with children.

The defense previously submitted a request seeking permission to allow Scott to attend church on Sundays. However, during the hearing on Nov. 27, the prosecution argued against the request, saying it is common for small children to attend church.

Despite the rebuttal, Judge Milton Lee granted the request. He said Scott must be supervised while she is at church.

Scott is scheduled for a status hearing on Feb. 8, 2019. Her trial is slated to begin on May 6, 2019.

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