The Brief
- Four Santa Clara County social workers were fired after an investigation into the death of 2-year-old Jaxon, who authorities say was repeatedly abused in a foster home.
- Officials said the employees were involved in placing Jaxon in the foster home. Four other workers were cleared, while one remains on administrative leave and three others retired.
- Prosecutors have charged the caregiver’s son, who has since turned 18, with murder and sexual assault in the toddler’s death.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Four Santa Clara County social workers are being terminated following an investigation into the death of a 2-year-old boy, who authorities say was repeatedly abused after being placed in a foster home despite the caregiver’s troubling criminal history.
The action follows an investigation by the Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children’s Services, which placed 12 employees on administrative leave while investigators probed how the toddler, known as Baby Jaxon ,ended up in the home. According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, evidence shows the toddler was repeatedly sexually and physically assaulted while living there.
Four employees have been fired.…