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Woman Charged for Failing to Report Child Abuse | Odessa News
A 37-year-old woman, Jessica Rose Ruiz, faces felony charges for allegedly failing to report sexual abuse against a child — a crime that could have devastating consequences for multiple victims. After a child disclosed repeated abuse by a male relative during an interview at a Midland advocacy center, investigators uncovered Ruiz’s suspicious behavior: she avoided authorities, cited work as an excuse, and even maintained contact with the juvenile suspect already jailed for another assault. Now, Ruiz is behind bars — though released on bond — as the investigation into the original abuse…
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