( Hamilton ) ** Update 11-16-12, 11:35am ** A Juvenile Court Judge has found Shawn and Joanna Blackston guilty of child endangering. Sentencing will be held on December 18.

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A ruling is expected Friday in the child endangering case of Shawn and Joanna Blackston, the parents accused of locking their 12-yea-old daughter in a dirty basement for about a month over the summer.

Over three days, the judge heard from the alleged victim, investigators with police and Children's Services and Joanna Blackston, who denied the charges.