Warning: This article contains descriptions of child abuse that may be disturbing to some readers.

A North Seattle mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder.

Joelene Rodriguez, 45, was arraigned in King County Superior Court.

Her defense asked the judge to restrict video and photography by the media, but the request was denied.

Her trial is scheduled for late February.

Her bail is set at $5 million.

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