Scathing report details DCF failures leading to death of Fall River boy
14-year-old David Almond died of abuse and neglect while under state oversight
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THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES failed autistic teenager David Almond time and time again, making inexplicable decisions and ignoring danger signs until the 14-year-old died, emaciated and bruised, allegedly at the hands of his caregivers. A damning report issued Wednesday by the Office of the Child Advocate turns a harsh spotlight on the state’s child protection(...)