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Pennsylvania couple charged in child's death: their constitutional rights in question

POSTED: Friday, December 10, 2010 - 8:47am

UPDATED: Monday, December 20, 2010 - 5:41pm

Couple said their faith should've healed sick child. Prosecutors charge neglect. East Texans talk-back on parental rights.

Tyler---A Philadelphia couple charged in the death of their own son, after they say their faith would be enough to heal their sick child.

The child died.

Prosecutors argue their first amendment rights versus how medical treatment could have saved his life.

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