Father to stand trial on child neglect charges involving teen weighing 35 lbs

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The father of a teen hospitalized weighing 35 pounds was ordered Monday to stand trial on child neglect charges.

Walter Goodman and three others – his wife, her daughter, and the daughter’s partner – all face three counts of chronic neglect of a child – consequence is great bodily harm, and two counts of chronic neglect of a child – consequence is emotional damage.

Goodman waived a preliminary hearing Monday. He returns to court Jan. 30 for an arraignment…

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