Hearing delayed for Twins accused in mother's death
The arraignment for twins charged with the abuse death of their invalid mother was continued until May 20, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office officials said Today.
Justine Rosales and Jasmine Nicole were arrested by Covina police Wednesday for the death of the pair's mother Feb. 27, 2007. They were intitially scheduled to be arraigned Friday.
At the time of her death, Naomi Mendez, 43, weighed 78 pounds, suffered from diabetes and other medical problems, police said.
The District Attorney's office filed charges of one count elder abuse or dependent adult abuse resulting in death.
If convicted, the women could face up to 11 years in prison.
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Pictured: Top - Justine Rosales, Bottom - Jasmine Rosales
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Thoughtless, Ungrateful PIGS. Happy Mother's Day.............
hope they get what they deserve.......
what goes around comes around
I DONT THINK THEY DID IT, I THINK THEY WERE TO YOUNG AND HAD TO MUCH RESPONSIBILTY WITH HAVING TO CARE FOR THEIR OWN KIDS