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Mother Who Drowned 7-Month-Old Baby in Bathtub Deemed 'Not Well' in Court
- Scott-Franklin was deemed not well at her first court appearance on murder charges in Florida.
- Tierra Scott-Franklin is charged with premeditated murder and is jailed without bond.
- Authorities say the baby died after being found unresponsive in a bathtub and transported to a hospital.
- Mental health concerns were raised by activists and discussed at a city meeting.
- Scott-Franklin has prior legal trouble, including a past arrest in August 2025.
- Officials emphasized mental health and accessibility to services in the community.
- The case is ongoing as authorities continue investigations and consider legal representation.
- The incident occurred at the Sweetwater Square Apartments in Gainesville, Florida.
- The case drew attention from local activists and officials during a city commission meeting.
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