The woman, identified as Karima Jawani, was denied bond in a courtroom today. She is accused of leaving a baby, now known as Baby India, in the woods in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 2019. Although investigators have not revealed the current location of Baby India, they have stated that the baby is healthy and happy. Jawani's lawyer mentioned that she suffered from postpartum depression and psychosis. The judge, considering the serious nature of the charges, the defendant's connections in other states, potential risk of intimidation to witnesses, and the fact that the defendant has no criminal history, denied the bond. The next preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 13th.
1. The Georgia woman, Karima Jawani, was accused of tying up a baby and dumping it in the woods four years ago.
2. The baby, now known as Baby India, was found in Forsyth County, about an hour northeast of Atlanta, in 2019.
3. Jawani appeared in a courtroom today where the video of Baby India was from.
4. The location of Baby India is currently unknown, but investigators have stated that she is doing well.
5. Jawani's lawyer revealed that she suffered from postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
6. Jawani has been charged with several felonies, including murder, child endangerment, reckless abandonment, medical waste disposal, and aggravated assault.
7. The court has denied Jawani's bond, citing her potential risk of flight and intimidation of witnesses.
8. Jawani is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 13th at 1:30 pm.
9. Jawani is a homeowner, a mother of three, and has no criminal history.
10. Jawani has connections in other states, including Texas and Ohio, which has raised concerns about her risk of flight.
11. The state's evidence is largely based on DNA and Jawani's own statements.
12. The case is considered serious due to the nature of the charges and the alleged crime.
13. The judge has found that Jawani poses a significant risk of fleeing and intimidating witnesses or obstructing justice.
14. The judge has denied Jawani's bond, but she will have an opportunity to be heard during a committal hearing and later in Superior Court.