North Texas Mom Cleared of Child Medical Abuse Accusations Shares Her Story
WFAAAugust 7, 20252 min629 views
9 connectionsΒ·12 entities in this videoβAllegations of Medical Child Abuse
- π― Jessica Gasser was accused by the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office of medically abusing her three-year-old daughter.
- π The accusations included doctor shopping across the country, exposing the child to unnecessary procedures, and gaining TikTok followers by posting about the child's health.
- β οΈ Investigators alleged Gasser searched terms like "is lying to a doctor about a child illegal" and "how do you fix Munchausen by proxy."
Gasser's Defense and Actions
- π¬ Gasser stated she searched those terms to understand the accusations against her.
- π₯ She asserts that every medical issue she was concerned about was validated by medical records.
Legal and Protective Services Outcomes
- βοΈ Gasser and her husband lost custody of their daughter for 8 months.
- β The Department of Family and Protective Services dismissed its case in 2024.
- π In June 2025, a Tarrant County grand jury no-billed her, clearing her of all charges.
Claims of Mishandled Investigation
- π£οΈ Gasser's attorney claims investigators mishandled the case and obtained texts and emails showing them bragging about "saving the child."
Sheriff's Office and CPS Response
- π€ The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office stated they respect the grand jury's decision and have no further comment.
- π The Department of Family and Protective Services cited the confidentiality of CPS cases.
Gasser's Perspective
- β€οΈ Gasser shared a family photo, stating it represents the real story of her daughter, Ellie, who is still facing medical issues.
- β She questions what any parent would do if no one was helping their child, emphasizing she sought help from those who would.
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