GREECE, N.Y. — A mother pleaded guilty on Monday to criminally negligent homicide in the case involving the death of her 7-year-old son, Hakeem. He died in 2024 after being hit by a U-Haul truck.
The mother, Cyonna Badger, will serve one year of interim probation, officials said.
In July 2024, Badger was crossing West Ridge Road with multiple children against a green light when Hakeem was hit. He died nearly two weeks later.
Community divided
Charges against Badger created outrage in the community. Some rallied behind her, arguing it wasn’t intentional and was a “tragic accident.” ProtestS popped up around Rochester last year, rallying behind Badger…