A Texas healthcare executive and her husband have avoided jail time after reaching a deal with Florida prosecutors in a child neglect case.

The couple was accused of leaving their 6-month-old baby unattended on a beach while they went for a walk. The incident sparked significant public outrage after reports and photos surfaced showing the infant left alone.

Under the agreement with prosecutors, both parents avoided jail sentences. Details of any fines, probation, or other conditions of the plea deal have not been fully disclosed.

Mugshot-style images of the couple, alongside a family photo on the beach (with the baby’s face blurred), have been widely circulated in connection with the case.

The case has raised serious questions about parental responsibility and child safety, with many expressing disbelief that the parents left such a young infant alone in a public place.

This resolution comes after months of legal proceedings following the disturbing incident on the Florida beach.