Saturday, April 23, 2011

Ex-child welfare worker charged with neglect

April 22, 2011
By Donna Hales
Phoenix Staff Writer

Oklahoma— A July 11 trial date has been set for a former child welfare specialist on charges of neglect of duty and making false entries.

Julie Ann Vinson, 36, of Braggs is charged with:

• Public official neglecting duty. The charge states on or between June 21 and Oct. 31, she willfully neglected to perform her duties as a public officer in failing to investigate alleged abuse of children.

The crime is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year or by a fine not to exceed $500, or both fine and imprisonment.

• False statement during a state investigation between June 21 and Oct. 31.

The charge states she made false statements after being warned in writing it would subject her to criminal prosecution.

The misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than $500, or both. FULL STORY

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