Minnesota Father Sentenced to Five Years for Child Neglect Leading to Daughter's Death

Julius Fineday Sr. deprived his daughter of basic needs, resulting in her malnutrition and death on Christmas Day 2022.

Julius Fineday Sr. was sentenced after pleading guilty to felony child neglect.
The neglect led to the death of his daughter, Jewel Sky Fineday, on the Red Lake Reservation
Officials emphasized the neglect was due to a lack of care, not resources.
Co-defendant Sharon Marie Rosebear was also convicted and awaits sentencing.
The case highlights severe consequences for child neglect and abuse.