Richardson, now 20, is facing trial for aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and child endangerment. Shehas pleaded not guilty.
In court on Friday morning, prosecutors played a recording of a police interview with Richardson in 2017. At the end of the interview, she spoke to her father — and the conversation was recorded. A transcript was read for the jury.
“Honey, tell us what happened,” her father said, according to the transcript.
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Prosecutors allege that Richardson did not want to be an 18-year-old single mom with college only a few months away. In the months after learning of her pregnancy,Richardson didn’t return for an ultrasound, bloodwork or any other treatment, while ignoring calls from the doctor and assistants, prosecutors have said.
She also told police that she looked into an abortion, but it was too late to have one. She denied that she performed an abortion on herself.
When her parents walked into the room after the police interview, Richardson addressed her mother. “Mommy,” she said,according to theCincinnati Enquirer. “I’m so sorry, mommy.”
Her parents hugged her. “You should have just told us,” her father said. “Kids get pregnant every day,” her mother added. “Pregnancy is not the end of the world.”
“Mom, do you have any idea how I feel?” Richardson asked. Her mother replied, “Do you have any idea how we feel?”
Warren County Sheriff’s Office
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Prosecutor David Fornshell said that they will show police interviews to the jury that “fully support the charges against Richardson.”
Testimony in the case resumes on Monday.
source: people.com
