Suspect in Green Bay toddler death requests release of child’s medical records

GREEN BAY (WLUK) — James VanderLeest, who is accused of causing the death of Leo Escalante, 2, has asked the court to order the release of all the boy’s medical records.

VanderLeest, 22, is charged with reckless homicide for the June 22 death of Escalante on Green Bay’s east side.

Prosecutors cite an autopsy report that states Escalante suffered blunt force trauma and other head wounds. His injuries were not consistent with a fall down the stairs, as VanderLeest claimed, a doctor told police.

In advance of a motions hearing Monday, VanderLeest’s attorney asked for Escalante’s medical records…

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