Charges Pending Against Queens Woman Accused Of Leaving Newborn Baby Outside After Giving Birth

From CBS New York:

October 12, 2020 at 8:23 am

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Charges are pending against a Queens woman accused of leaving her newborn son outside after giving birth.

The baby boy was found outside a multi-family home in Richmond Hill Sunday morning. Authorities believe the 23-year-old woman delivered him Saturday night.

Police said the newborn was naked, attached to his umbilical cord, and lying next to garbage.

The baby was in critical condition after being rushed to Jamaica Hospital, police said. He was later transferred to Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

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