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Kentucky woman accused of leaving 19 children alone in hot house enters plea

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LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky woman accused of leaving 19 children home alone in a hot and filthy house says she's not guilty.

Jackie Farah faced a judge on 14 counts of criminal abuse and five counts of wanton endangerment.

The children, ranging in age from seven months to 16 years old, were found in the home with no air conditioning and officers say there was an inch of animal feces on the floor.

A neighbor called police.  Officers are still searching for another suspect in the case.

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