A Michigan mother, Stephany Leanette Mogg, has been sentenced to 12 months in a state correctional facility for giving her three young children THC-infused gummies during visits to “keep them calm” while she had “personal time.”
Charges and Plea Deal
Mogg, 34, was sentenced on Monday by Saginaw County Circuit Judge Manvel Trice III after pleading no contest to three counts of felony third-degree child abuse. This decision came after Mogg reached a deal with prosecutors last month.
The judge also credited Mogg with five days already served in jail. Upon her release, Mogg will serve two years of probation and must abstain from drugs and alcohol during this period.
THC Gummies and Child Abuse Allegations
The three children, ages 6, 10, and 11, were drugged by Mogg during visits after she was granted overnight stays with them. According to Michigan State Police reports, the investigation began when Mogg’s ex-husband called 911 on March 10, 2025, to report suspicious behavior from the children.
After picking them up from Mogg’s home, the father noticed that the kids were “giggly” and acting strangely. When questioned, the children said Mogg had given them THC gummies.
The children were later tested at a medical facility, where they all tested positive for THC. In a subsequent forensic interview, each child confirmed that Mogg had repeatedly given them the drug during several visits.
Mogg’s Motive and Sentence
At the sentencing hearing, Judge Trice summarized the impact on the children, describing their symptoms after consuming the gummies: “They experienced uncontrolled laughing, giggling, hunger, and drowsiness,” he stated.
He also noted the difficulties they had in school. The judge emphasized that while the outcome was not as severe as it could have been, the actions were still serious.
Trice further explained that Mogg’s motive was to calm her children down so she could have personal time. Assistant Prosecutor Marissa Fillmore reinforced the seriousness of the crime, asserting that jail time was an appropriate consequence for Mogg’s actions.
Defense and Accountability
Mogg’s defense attorney acknowledged her criminal behavior and emphasized that she was taking responsibility for her actions. The attorney also noted that Mogg is working on rebuilding her relationship with her children
