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The death of a 17-month-old girl in Ohio has led to criminal charges against both her mother and her grandmother.
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Brittany Stroud, 30, and Tammy Stroud, 52, face charges including involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment.
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According to Pickaway County investigators, the toddler died after being exposed to fentanyl.
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But the accusations go beyond the drug itself.
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Authorities say Britney was previously barred from having unsupervised contact with her daughter because of concerns about substance use.
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Her mother, Tammy, was allegedly responsible for supervising the child and ensuring that these restrictions were enforced.
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Investigators say the grandmother allowed Brittany to have unsupervised access despite knowing about her ongoing drug use.
⠀ According to reports, child protection services raised concerns about the living arrangements before the girl's death.
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The charges raise questions about whether existing safeguards were in place and whether this death could have been prevented.
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Both women are presumed innocent unless convicted.
⠀ Watch: Law & Crime examines the charges, court documents and child protection concerns. ⠀.