Babysitter arraigned for second degree manslaughter of infant
By Brittany Grove
Sun Staff Writer
bgrove@evesun.com
NORWICH – No one spoke above a whisper as the sobs of defendant Geneia M. Rood echoed in the courtroom on Nov. 12 at Chenango County Court – where Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr. was sitting in for the Pitcher Town Court Justice. Rood, 38, Pitcher, was arraigned for the class C felony of manslaughter in the second degree.
It is alleged that on Sept. 5 at a residence in Pitcher, Rood did recklessly and unlawfully give a 3-month-old female infant alcohol. It was said she was babysitting the infant when the alleged crime took place.
Rood was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility following the arraignment. The arrest stemmed from an investigation by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office that began after the death of the female infant in September. Alcohol was found in the infant’s system.
When the charge was read to Rood by Revoir, her sobs grew louder. Judge Revoir read Rood her rights and asked if she wanted to be provided with a public defender. She said that she did want an attorney and plead not guilty to the alleged crime.
When Judge Revoir asked if the prosecution wanted to speak, First Assistant District Attorney Stephen M. Dunshee said, “I would like to request a $50,000 cash bail be placed on the defendant, because I think she is a flight risk.”
Revoir asked Dunshee why he thought Rood is a flight risk.
“Judge, she has a prior criminal history. She has abused alcohol in the past. I have dealt with her on two other occasions for alcohol related crimes. Because of the severity of the current charge and her criminal history, I think she is flight risk,” said Dunshee.
“Judge, can I speak?” said Rood. She said that she was unemployed, applying for disability and is receiving support for her children. When asked where her children are now, she said, “They are with their fathers.”
“I talked with Zack Wentworth, my lawyer for the DWI case in Pitcher, about my previous case and the baby stuff,” said Rood. She said that she has been clean since her last case, which she said was approximately two months ago. “I haven’t drank since, Judge,” said Rood.
Judge Revoir set a $50,000 cash bail or a $250,000 insurance bond. “My lawyer (Wentworth) told the judge (in my previous case) that I am not a flight risk. I have made every appointment and cooperated with them.”
Revoir said because of severity of the alleged crime, he was leaving the bail at $50,000.
“What do I do about my children?” said Rood. The Judge said, “For now, they have to stay with their fathers.” Rood responded with more sobs and was taken out of the courtroom handcuffed.
According to District Attorney Joseph McBride the case will be presented in front of a grand jury in the near future.
Sun Staff Writer
bgrove@evesun.com
NORWICH – No one spoke above a whisper as the sobs of defendant Geneia M. Rood echoed in the courtroom on Nov. 12 at Chenango County Court – where Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr. was sitting in for the Pitcher Town Court Justice. Rood, 38, Pitcher, was arraigned for the class C felony of manslaughter in the second degree.
It is alleged that on Sept. 5 at a residence in Pitcher, Rood did recklessly and unlawfully give a 3-month-old female infant alcohol. It was said she was babysitting the infant when the alleged crime took place.
Rood was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility following the arraignment. The arrest stemmed from an investigation by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office that began after the death of the female infant in September. Alcohol was found in the infant’s system.
When the charge was read to Rood by Revoir, her sobs grew louder. Judge Revoir read Rood her rights and asked if she wanted to be provided with a public defender. She said that she did want an attorney and plead not guilty to the alleged crime.
When Judge Revoir asked if the prosecution wanted to speak, First Assistant District Attorney Stephen M. Dunshee said, “I would like to request a $50,000 cash bail be placed on the defendant, because I think she is a flight risk.”
Revoir asked Dunshee why he thought Rood is a flight risk.
“Judge, she has a prior criminal history. She has abused alcohol in the past. I have dealt with her on two other occasions for alcohol related crimes. Because of the severity of the current charge and her criminal history, I think she is flight risk,” said Dunshee.
“Judge, can I speak?” said Rood. She said that she was unemployed, applying for disability and is receiving support for her children. When asked where her children are now, she said, “They are with their fathers.”
“I talked with Zack Wentworth, my lawyer for the DWI case in Pitcher, about my previous case and the baby stuff,” said Rood. She said that she has been clean since her last case, which she said was approximately two months ago. “I haven’t drank since, Judge,” said Rood.
Judge Revoir set a $50,000 cash bail or a $250,000 insurance bond. “My lawyer (Wentworth) told the judge (in my previous case) that I am not a flight risk. I have made every appointment and cooperated with them.”
Revoir said because of severity of the alleged crime, he was leaving the bail at $50,000.
“What do I do about my children?” said Rood. The Judge said, “For now, they have to stay with their fathers.” Rood responded with more sobs and was taken out of the courtroom handcuffed.
According to District Attorney Joseph McBride the case will be presented in front of a grand jury in the near future.
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