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Judge Suspends Brenda Deutsch’s Seven-Year Sentence, Grants Probation

9/6/2026

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Judge Thomas Frawley suspended Brenda Deutsch’s seven-year sentence and placed her on three years probation.
Frawley revoked Deutsch’s foster-care license.
The 17-year-old foster child was transferred to Texas and entered child-protective services custody.
She alleged Deutsch struck her with a paddle, shoes, removed her clothes and threatened death.
Investigators reported the girl lived in an unsanitary Texas home with exotic animals.

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Story summary

Judge Thomas Frawley suspended Brenda Deutsch’s seven-year sentence and placed her on three years probation.
Frawley revoked Deutsch’s foster-care license.
The 17-year-old foster child was transferred to Texas and entered child-protective services custody.
She alleged Deutsch struck her with a paddle, shoes, removed her clothes and threatened death.
Investigators reported the girl lived in an unsanitary Texas home with exotic animals.