Ernest Jenkins pleaded to one count of aggravated manslaughter of a child during a hearing Jan. 18 before Circuit Judge Caroline Shepherd. Prosecutors dropped a second charge of child abuse.

Ernest Jenkins first told investigators a toddler was injured after two dogs got loose and attacked the child in October. The issue: "Medical findings were inconsistent" with his statement, ...

James Ernest Jenkins was in his third day of testimony at his trial in San Bernardino Superior Court, when he suddenly alerted […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 66°F.

James Ernest Jenkins was in his third day of testimony at his trial in San Bernardino Superior Court, when he suddenly alerted the court that he wished to plead guilty to 17 felony counts against him.