'I love my children': Tearful mother sentenced after 2-year-old's death

'I love my children': Tearful mother sentenced after 2-year-old's death

WEST UNION, Ohio (Court TV) — A woman who pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the death of her toddler cried in court as her attorney talked about the circumstances that led to the child’s death. Tien Hawkins cries during her sentencing on June 17, 2026. (Court TV) Tien Hawkins, 26, pleaded guilty to endangering a child and two counts of committing child abuse as part of an agreement with prosecutors that saw them drop several other cha…