Four kids in an Idaho faith-healing family died. Authorities could do nothing

Idaho law currently prevents the prosecution of parents who use faith-healing practices that result in child neglect. This follows the deaths of four children in a faith-healing family.
Idaho law shields faith-healing parents from criminal prosecution for conduct that otherwise would be charged as neglect.
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