An Alberta foster father has been found not guilty of all the charges he faced in the death of a five-year-old boy in his care.

A publication ban covers the little boy’s name and any information that could identify him. CBC is also not naming the foster parents in the case due to the ban.

Court of King’s Bench Justice Bob Aloneissi acquitted the man Thursday of manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and failure to provide the necessaries of life.

The boy was found dead in the passenger seat footwell of his foster mother’s vehicle on June 14, 2022, at a rural property south of Edmonton.

Trial begins for Alberta man accused in 5-year-old foster child's death

He lived with significant physical disabilities that meant he was unable to sit up unassisted, and had very little contro

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