The family of a Washington state girl who died by suicide while she was under 24-hour supervision has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital, which fired 15 nurses in connection with the media coverage of the tragedy.

According to the lawsuit reviewed by Law&Crime, 12-year-old Sarah June Niyimbona started experiencing severe depression symptoms in September 2024. Her mother, Nasra Gertrude, pursued medical care for Sarah and in January, the 12-year-old was admitted to Sacred Heart Children's Hospital in Spokane, Washington, for "inpatient psychiatric services related to her depression, self-harm, and suicide attempts."

Part of her care included 24-hour supervision by medical staff "to keep her safe from self-harm and suicide." According to the lawsuit, the hospital removed t

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