The child was quickly hospitalized for several hours but has since recovered and was back at school the next day, authorities say.
A prosecutor’s spokeswoman said Friday that Law had been charged with a felony count of child abuse and was scheduled to be arraigned on July 13.
They got the vehicle open to retrieve the boy, who was “sweating profusely and crying,” and a reading showed the interior temperature had risen to 120 degrees.
Alhambra Police Department
The fire department took the boy to an area hospital. He was treated for about four hours for a “mild case of heat exhaustion” and related side effects, according to Alhambra Lt. Eddie Elizalde.
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He was unable to comment on the statement she made to police.
Efforts to reach Law directly for comment have been unsuccessful. It was unclear if she has retained an attorney and it appears she has not yet entered a plea.
source: people.com
