An Oklahoma City pediatrician accused in the death of her 4-year-old daughter in Florida is due back in court Monday as her case moves toward a November trial.

Neha Gupta’s attorneys filed a written not guilty plea on Thursday after her charge was reduced from first-degree murder to aggravated manslaughter of a child.

The change in charges means Gupta is no longer eligible for the death penalty. Under Florida law, aggravated manslaughter applies when a person’s actions are believed to have caused the death of someone under 18, even without intent to kill. It carries a potential prison sentence of up to 30 years.

News 9 Legal Analyst Irven Box said the move was surprising, pointing to a medical examiner’s report that he believes supports a deliberate act.

“Based on what I've seen from t

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