Alexandra Eckersley Given Suspended Sentence in Baby Abandonment Case

The daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley avoids jail time, contingent on mental health treatment compliance.

Alexandra Eckersley, 27, was convicted of abandoning her newborn in freezing temperatures but received a suspended sentence.
The court's decision allows her to return home, provided she continues mental health treatment and remains stable.
Prosecutors had sought a jail term, but the judge emphasized that incarceration could hinder her recent progress.
Eckersley, diagnosed with mental health issues, was homeless at the time and unaware of her pregnancy.
Her mother testified that Alexandra has found stability and purpose through motherhood, living with her family since her arrest.