PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A Palmdale woman and her boyfriend have pleaded not guilty to torturing and killing the woman’s 8-year-old son, who was battered to death.

Los Angeles County prosecutors say Pearl Fernandez and Isauro Aguirre entered pleas Wednesday to murder charges with special allegations of torture. Prosecutors haven’t decided whether to seek the death penalty.

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