Crow Wing County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The trial of 34-year-old Jorden Nicole Borders, a Crosslake mother accused of subjecting her children to severe abuse, continues to unveil disturbing details. Borders faces 11 felony charges, including first-degree attempted murder, three counts of child torture, three counts of stalking, and four counts of theft related to medical costs.
Testimonies from social workers, medical professionals, and the children’s adoptive parents have painted a grim picture of the alleged abuse. Borders is accused of withdrawing blood from her 9-year-old son, forcing her children to wear unnecessary medical devices, and fabricating illnesses to gain financial benefits. The children have reportedly shown significant improvement since being placed in foster care.
The case has garnered widespread attention, highlighting issues of medical child abuse and systemic failures in protecting vulnerable children.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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Osteogenesis imperfecta, often called “brittle bone disease,” is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily.
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Medical child abuse can lead to severe legal consequences, including felony charges and imprisonment.
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The Crow Wing County District Court is located in Brainerd, Minnesota, and handles a variety of cases, including criminal, civil, and family matters.