San Jose Mother and Daughter Both Receive Prison Sentences Tied to 2023 Daycare Drownings (opens original article in a new tab)

A mother and daughter were sentenced to prison for child endangerment charges related to the 2023 drowning of two toddlers and a near-drowning at their daycare in San Jose. The mother received 8 years and the daughter 13 years and 4 months.

• Mother Shahin Gheblehshenas received an 8-year sentence for child endangerment.
• Daughter Nina Fathizadeh was sentenced to 13 years and 4 months for the 2023 drownings.
• Judge Paul Bernal called the incident a 'catastrophe' and noted the victims could not be brought back.
• Both defendants had no prior criminal history and received credit for time already served.