An American “Gap Year” student was arrested after his newborn baby was dumped through a second-floor window at a hotel in Paris and passed away earlier this week.
French prosecutors said it was believed that the baby had been dumped from the Ibis Styles Hotel in eastern Paris. USA Today saidcites a report from CNN. The incident occurred Monday morning. Associated Press He said, citing a prosecutor in Paris.
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event. Our thoughts are affecting everyone during this difficult time.”
The AP said emergency responders rushed the newborn to the hospital, but were declared that the child was dead.
USA TODAY, quote AFP And local French outlets Leparicianreported that the student in question was 18 years old. She was taken to hospital for treatment after giving birth, where she was detained, officials told the Associated Press.
Paris prosecutors are investigating the crime as murder of minors under the age of 15, USA Today reported, adding that the infant's mother has not been appointed.
The US State Department told USA Today it is aware of the situation and is monitoring the incident. Due to privacy and other considerations, there are no further comments at this time. ”
“Authorities are considering possible denial of pregnancy, a condition in which women are unaware or denial of pregnancy until work,” the AP said.
The students were traveling from the US to Europe with a group of young adults, the AP said. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event. Our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time,” the Massachusetts-based EF Gap Year, the spokesman for the group that organized the trip — Massachusetts-based EF Gap Year — in a statement Tuesday.
“We are fully working with local governments in continuing our investigation. Counseling support is provided to all group members and expanding support to affected families,” the AP said.
Students who take a “gap year” usually do so after high school and before starting college. EF Gap Year website say“Our philosophy of education celebrates travel as a path to understanding and self-discovery.”
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