Billy Bob Thornton's daughter charged over the death of a child

Billy Bob Thornton's daughter charged over the death of a child

Billy Bob Thornton's daughter has been charged over the death of a child she
was babysitting.
Amanda Brumfield - who is estranged from her actor father - was the sole
carer of a one-year-old tot last October when the youngster died after
allegedly falling from a playpen.
Brumfield has been formally charged with child neglect causing harm or
disability.
The 29 year old claims the child died after sustaining a head injury from
the fall but reportedly did not call for help for two-and-a-half hours.
However, medical examiners in Ocoee, Florida, reportedly ruled the death a
homicide.
A spokesman for the Ocoee Police Department said: "It's not believable that
a one year old can balance themselves on a railing. We do believe her head
hit a hard object but you would either have to fall harder or hit something
with more force than a 28-inch playpen fall."
Brumfield - Thornton's oldest child - was released on bail on Saturday.
The star's representative said: "Mr. Thornton is estranged from Amanda and
has had no contact with her for quite some time.
"However, when informed about this situation, he commented that, 'Any time a
baby's life is lost is an unimaginable tragedy and my heart goes out to the
baby's family and loved ones.' "