A Florida mother has been arrested after allegedly leaving her four young children home alone while she went on a cruise, according to multiple outlets.
Police say the children were left alone for three days, according to CBS News. The New York Post, citing police, identified the mother as Nathalie Belizaire, 29, and reported she was arrested in Miami after allegedly leaving her four children home alone to take a three-night Bahamas cruise.
CBS News reported that the mother was released on bond following her arrest.
The New York Post reported that a judge scolded the mother during a court appearance, according to its account of the case.
How each side covered it
Left
- CBS News and NBC News reported the mother was arrested after allegedly leaving four young children home alone.
- CBS News reported the children were allegedly left alone for three days.
- CBS News reported the mother was released on bond following her arrest.
“South Florida mom accused of leaving 4 children home alone for 3 days while on cruise released on bond” — CBS News
Right
- Fox News and the New York Post highlighted public reaction, including a quote questioning why someone would leave children alone to go on a cruise.
- The New York Post identified the mother as Nathalie Belizaire, 29, arrested in Miami.
- The New York Post reported the cruise was a three-night trip to the Bahamas.
- The New York Post reported a judge scolded the mother during a court appearance.
“Shocked judge scolds Florida mom of 4 for allegedly leaving kids home alone to take Bahamas cruise: ‘You cannot make this up!’” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened to the Florida mother accused of leaving her children home alone?
A South Florida mother was arrested after allegedly leaving her four young children home alone while she went on a cruise to the Bahamas, according to multiple outlets. She was later released on bond, according to CBS News.
Who is the mother accused in the case?
According to the New York Post, the mother was identified as Nathalie Belizaire, 29, who was arrested in Miami.
How long were the children allegedly left alone?
CBS News reported the four children were allegedly left home alone for three days while their mother was on a three-night cruise.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets like CBS News and NBC News focused on the arrest, the children being left alone, and the mother's release on bond. Right-leaning outlets like Fox News and the New York Post emphasized public shock and a judge's reported reaction during a court hearing.
What happens next in the case?
The sources do not specify next legal steps, though CBS News reported the mother has already been released on bond.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningSouth Florida mom accused of leaving 4 children home alone for 3 days while on cruise released on bond
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningFlorida mom left infant, toddler and 2 other kids home alone while she went on 3-day cruise, officials say
- The IndependentLeft-leaningFlorida mom left her 4 kids home alone to go on a 3-day cruise, cops say
- USA TodayLeft-leaningShe boarded a cruise. Police say four children were left behind
- Fox NewsRight-leaning'Who leaves 4 little kids alone to go on a cruise?': Florida mom arrested after abandoning children for Bahamas trip
- New York PostRight-leaningShocked judge scolds Florida mom of 4 for allegedly leaving kids home alone to take Bahamas cruise: ‘You cannot make this up!’