Sophie Hartman, 31, claimed that the little girl suffered from a rare neurological disease, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, but doctors now say the child is perfectly healthy.
Sophie Hartman, 31, claimed that the little girl suffered from a rare neurological disease, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, but doctors now say the child is perfectly healthy.
Renton mom accused of child assault over alleged unnecessary medical treatment
Sophie Hartman s lawyers say the charges are false and a miscarriage of justice. Her adopted child has had hundreds of medical appointments for a rare disorder. Author: Christine Pae (KING 5) Published: 7:12 AM PDT May 26, 2021 Updated: 7:12 AM PDT May 26, 2021
SEATTLE A Renton mom who adopted an orphan girl from Africa faces assault charges based on reports that the girl had been undergoing unnecessary medical procedures and visits.
Sophie Hartman told KING 5 in 2019 her child has alternating hemiplegia of childhood, or AHC, which is a rare neurological disorder.
A charging document from the King County Prosecuting Attorney s Office alleges Hartman of subjecting her 6-year-old child to medically unnecessary surgical interventions and restraints.