Woman Faces Manslaughter Charges After Toddler With Down Syndrome Drowns in Bathtub

A 25-year-old Seattle mother faces first-degree manslaughter charges after her 2-year-old son with Down syndrome drowned in a bathtub, an incident that is a tragic illustration of how vulnerable children with disabilities can be left unprotected in a culture that too often devalues their lives.Nakeeya L. Arbogast was charged Monday by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in connection with the July 11 death of her son. Prosecutors allege she placed the toddler face down in the bathtub,