Father charged in death of baby found ‘not guilty’ of all charges

WASHINGTON, Pa. — A father charged in the death of a baby in Washington County has been found “not guilty.”

Joshua Wayne George was charged with the death of his 6-month-old baby in 2022. He faced criminal homicide, aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children.

On Thursday, a jury found him not guilty of all charges.

Oliver George, the baby, was found unresponsive in a home in Smith Township in December 2021. He was taken to a hospital but died a few days later. His death was initially ruled a homicide by the coroner.

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In February 2022, police filed charges against his father.

In May 2022, the Washington County District Attorney’s Office announced they were seeking the death penalty against George.

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