Watch CBS News

Denver Judge Reaches Deal In Child Left In Car

DENVER (AP) - A Denver County judge cited with breaking a city ordinance for leaving her granddaughter in a car while she shopped has a chance to have her case dismissed in six months.

The Denver Post reports that Denver County Court Judge Mary Celeste and a special prosecutor have agreed to a deferred six-month prosecution. Her case will be dismissed in six months if Celeste stays out of trouble.

Authorities accused Celeste of leaving her 6-year-old granddaughter in a locked car in late July on a day with temperatures above 90 degrees. An attorney for Celeste previously said there was water in the car and a fan was running.

Celeste in a statement says she's regretful for what happened and that the incident has made her a better judge.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.