SAGINAW, MI — A Bridgeport Township mother is heading to prison for her toddler son’s death in 2021, even though the man prosecutors alleged inflicted the fatal injuries was acquitted of wrongdoing.

Nia J. Kindred, 38, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, appeared before Saginaw County Circuit Judge Andre R. Borrello for sentencing. Kindred in October pleaded no contest to involuntarily manslaughter, a 15-year felony. In exchange, the prosecution dismissed charges of felony murder and first-degree child abuse.

“This has been a long time coming,” said defense attorney Rico D. Neal. “This was a tragic event that occurred.”

Kindred declined to speak for herself when Borrello gave her the chance.

Borrello agreed with Neal’s characterization that the death of Kindred’s 18-month-old son, Jaxxon N. Jones, i

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