This Tennessee Department of Correction photo shows inmate Tony Carruthers. (Tennessee Department of Correction via AP)

Newport News Circuit Court Judge Rebecca Robinson listens to attorneys during the trial of Ebony Parker on felony child neglect charges at Newport News Circuit Court in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool)

Newport News Circuit Court Judge Rebecca Robinson gives her ruling dismissing the trial of Ebony Parker on felony child neglect charges at Newport News Circuit Court in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool)

Ebony Parker, right, speaks with her attorney, Curtis M. Rogers, as her trial on felony child neglect charges was dismissed at Newport News Circuit Court in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool)

Ebony Parker reacts after her trial on felony child neglect charges was dismissed at Newport News Circuit Court in Newport News, Va., Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool)

Ebony Parker, right, speaks with her attorney, Curtis M. Rogers, during pretrial motions for her trial on felony child neglect charges at the Newport News Circuit Court in Newport News, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool)

Newport News Circuit Court Judge Rebecca M. Johnson talks with attorneys during pretrial motions in the trial of Ebony Parker on felony child neglect charges at the Newport News Circuit Court in Newport News, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool)

Ebony Parker looks on during jury selection for her trial on felony child neglect charges at the Newport News Circuit Court in Newport News, Va., Monday, May 18, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool)