The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has announced that Brady Kiser will not be charged with felony child abuse in the tragic drowning of his 3-year-old son, Trigg. The office explained in a statement released Friday, 25 July, that after thorough review, the case does not meet the legal standard of a “reasonable likelihood of conviction.”
Emilie Kiser’s husband Brady avoids child abuse charges | Credit: Instagram/emiliekiser
Prosecutors decline to charge Brady Kiser over son’s death
The office said the evaluation involved experienced attorneys as well as the County Attorney herself, and the decision was made following a detailed assessment of evidence provided by the Chandler Police Department.
Emilie Kiser’s husband Brady avoids child abuse charges | Credit: Instagram/emiliekiser
Family attorney calls the tragedy an accident
Flynn Carey, legal counsel for Brady Kiser, stated the family was grateful that officials had conducted a thorough investigation and confirmed that the incident was a tragic accident. He said Brady was still grieving and was focusing on healing alongside his family. Carey also extended appreciation for the public’s support during this harrowing time.
Emilie Kiser’s husband Brady avoids child abuse charges | Credit: Instagram/emiliekiser
Details of the day Trigg drowned
Trigg was hospitalised on 12 May after falling into the family’s backyard pool while Brady was home with him and newborn Theodore. According to police documents, Brady told investigators he lost sight of Trigg for three to five minutes, during which time the toddler ended up in the pool. He was found floating when Brady returned to the yard.
Emilie Kiser’s husband Brady avoids child abuse charges | Credit: Instagram/emiliekiser
Trigg succumbed to his injuries six days later, on 18 May. Chandler Police completed their investigation in July and recommended a class 4 felony child abuse charge against Brady, but the prosecutor’s office ultimately declined.
Emilie Kiser fights for privacy amid grief
Emilie Kiser, a social media influencer with 1.7 million followers, has taken legal steps to maintain her privacy throughout this devastating period. She filed a lawsuit in May to restrict public access to records related to Trigg’s death.
A court granted temporary confidentiality in June while reviewing the evidence. A source close to the family shared that Emilie’s declaration was an intensely personal account meant to aid the court’s understanding, not for public exposure.
