Abusive Idaho couple avoids jail time despite starving adopted daughter

An Idaho couple found guilty of starving their adopted daughter to the brink of death will not face prison time, according to a recent ruling. Last week, Judge Darla Williamson sentenced Byron and Gwendalyn Buthman to four years of probation and 300 hours of community service, citing concerns that jail time would negatively impact the four other children they have adopted. The judge also withheld judgment, meaning that if the couple adheres to the terms …

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