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PROVO, Utah — A Provo woman is facing two felony charges of child endangerment following a disturbing series of events that led to her 13-year-old daughter attempting suicide. The case has shed light on unsafe living conditions, including drug use and allegations of sexual abuse. According to the Provo Police Department, authorities were alerted on Monday, March 10, to a high-priority child abuse and neglect case involving the 13-year-old girl and her 9-year-old brother. The girl had been hospitalized after attempting to take her own life. During her time at the hospital, she confided in medical staff about the dire…

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Third District Court Judge William Kendall is currently under criminal investigation, 2News Investigates has confirmed. A spokesperson for the court confirmed the investigation but emphasized that no charges have been filed against the judge at this time. As a result of the ongoing inquiry, Kendall is not presiding over any cases. Kendall, who was appointed to the Third District Court in December 2014, has handled cases in Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties. His judicial responsibilities have included a range of cases, with some recent high-profile hearings. Among the cases Kendall presided over was the…