Their Punishment
Shannon was given a month in prison as well as two years of probation. She also had to pay a $1500 fine. Additionally, he mother Diane was given a credit for the 12 days that she was in jail for and also had to pay a find of $1000.
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It was later discovered and confirmed that Ricky was not given any education or healthcare whatsoever during his two years of confinement. He had zero interactions with other children or any other people apart from his mother and grandmother. Before he could be reunited with his father, he was put in extensive therapy sessions.