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Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her 3 children for years charged with welfare fraud • Mar. 11, 2025, 11:03 AM ET (CBS)
Bond lowered for Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her 3 children for years • Mar. 7, 2025, 10:08 AM ET (CBS)
Pontiac home where 3 children were allegedly abandoned by their mom wasn't properly registered, city says • Feb. 27, 2025, 10:13 PM ET (CBS)
Pontiac home where 3 children were allegedly abandoned by their mom wasn't properly registered • Feb. 27, 2025, 11:16 AM ET (CBS)
Michigan legislation aims to close gap on student transfers after Pontiac child abandonment case • Feb. 26, 2025, 10:16 PM ET (CBS)

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