A 34-year-old Michigan woman is headed to jail after admiting to giving her young children THC-infused gummies to keep them quiet during their visits. On Monday, Saginaw County Circuit Judge Manvel Trice III sentenced Stephany Leanette Mogg to 12 months in a state correctional facility, ending a legal saga that began nearly a year ago.
The sentence follows a deal Mogg struck with prosecutors last month. She pleaded no contest to three counts of felony third-degree child abuse. Along with her year in jail, Mogg will face two years of probation after her release, during which she is strictly prohibited from using drugs or alcohol.
The case came to light in March 2025, when the children’s father called 911.
He told Michigan State Police that his kids, aged 6, 10, and 11, were acting “giggly” and strange after he picked them up from Mogg’s house. When he questioned them, the children revealed their mother had been feeding them the drugged treats. All three children later tested positive for THC at a local medical center.
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During forensic interviews, the kids explained that this wasn’t a one-time thing. They told investigators the drugging started shortly after Mogg was granted overnight visitation rights.
In court, Judge Trice didn’t hold back while summarizing the impact on the children. He noted that they suffered from “uncontrolled laughing, hunger, and drowsiness,” which made it difficult for them to function at school.
Trice pointed out that while the kids didn’t suffer a life-threatening medical emergency, the seriousness of Mogg’s actions remained high, especially since she reportedly used the drugs to “calm them down” so she could have “personal time.”
Assistant Prosecutor Marissa Fillmore pushed for the jail time, calling the crimes severe. Meanwhile, Mogg’s defense attorney told the court that his client is taking responsibility for her actions and hopes to eventually rebuild her bond with her children.
Mogg, who had been free on bond during the proceedings, was taken into custody immediately following the hearing to begin her 365-day sentence.
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