State v. Worthington — ReligiousLiberty.TV

Q: What court decided Worthington?

State v. Worthington was decided by the State Appellate Court in 2008.

Q: Who won Worthington?

The outcome in State v. Worthington was: Pending. Parents defending themselves against criminal mistreatment and manslaughter charges based on religious freedom rights for faith healing practices.

Q: What legal issues are involved in Worthington?

State v. Worthington involves the following religious liberty issues: Free Exercise, Healthcare & Conscience.

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State v. Worthington (2008).

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State v. Worthington [State Appellate Court, 2008] — Parents defending themselves against criminal mistreatment and manslaughter charges based on religious freedom rights for faith healing practices. Source: ReligiousLiberty.TV (https://religiousliberty.tv/case-library/worthington/, accessed April 13, 2026).

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Year: 2008 Court: State Appellate Court Outcome: Pending

Free Exercise Healthcare & Conscience

Holding: Parents defending themselves against criminal mistreatment and manslaughter charges based on religious freedom rights for faith healing practices.

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State v. Worthington is a Free Exercise case decided by the State Appellate Court in 2008. The court held that parents defending themselves against criminal mistreatment and manslaughter charges based on religious freedom rights for faith healing practices. The case resulted in a Pending outcome.