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Update: July 7 at 4 p.m.

Rachel Sweet pleaded guilty in Osage County Circuit Court to first-degree involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment.

The 28-year-old faces up to 10 years in prison for the drowning death of her infant son in a bathtub earlier this year.

Sweet's 2-month-old son drowned in March when he was left unattended in a bathtub. Investigators said they believed Sweet put the baby in the tub and then fell asleep. He was found face down in the water.

Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 2.

Original Story:

The case of a Linn mother accused in the drowning death of her infant son continues.

Rachel Sweet has a plea hearing Thursday morning in Osage County Court. Sweet is charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment.

Sweet’s baby drowned in a bathtub in March.

The 28-year-old has pled not guilty.