Will manslaughter case go to criminal or family court?

Now that a 14-year-old girl has been charged with first degree manslaughter in the death of an Ashville area toddler, it's still not known whether the case will be heard in criminal court or whether it would be transferred to family court.  The girl, who has not been identified, was arraigned on the charge Tuesday night.  An autopsy determined that 21 month-old Joshua Jock Jr. died from strangulation. WDOE News asked Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley during a news conference held on Wednesday about how the case will be handled.

Foley-Which court will hear case?

Foley also addressed the issue of why an adult charge was placed against the teen.

Foley-Penal law allows adult charge

The 14-year-old is being held in a juvenile detetion center in the Buffalo area with bail set at $1 million cash.

Chautauqua County DA David Foley (Photo by Dave Rowley)

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