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Family Sues Over Death of 12-Year-Old Malinda Hoagland

Lawsuits allege state, counties, and schools failed to protect the girl from severe abuse and neglect.

  • Malinda Hoagland's half-sisters have filed lawsuits in state and federal courts.
  • The suits claim multiple agencies and schools missed clear signs of abuse.
  • Malinda's father and his girlfriend face murder charges in her death.
  • The girl suffered extreme physical abuse, starvation, and neglect.
  • The lawsuits seek accountability and punitive damages for the failures.
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