48-year-old unlicensed midwife Brigitte Meckes found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in newborn's death; parents Amy and Drew Hoenigke also pleaded guilty.

48-year-old Brigitte Meckes, an unlicensed midwife, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and related charges in the death of a newborn in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. Meckes, a friend of the parents, failed to summon professional medical help for the ailing baby after a home birth, using unconventional methods that did not save the child's life. The baby's parents, Amy and Drew Hoenigke, have also pleaded guilty to various charges related to the incident.

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