Bail $300,000 for Vancouver woman accused in child molestation investigation

Key Points:

• Anna May Hug Hartley, 41, was ordered held on $300,000 bail on charges of first-degree child molestation and trafficking, connected to a child abuse investigation involving her husband, a deceased pediatrician, and another man.
• The investigation began after a cyber tip about child sex abuse material linked to Chad Hartley, Anna's husband, who was arrested and faces multiple charges including child molestation, trafficking, and exploitation.
• Dr. Michael Wilmington, a pediatrician linked to the case, died by apparent suicide after an arrest warrant was issued for first-degree child molestation; he allegedly hosted nude sleepovers and exchanged nude photos with Anna Hartley involving the victim.
• Another suspect, William J. Sneiderwine, was arrested for conspiracy to commit child molestation and evidence tampering; all defendants are ordered to have no contact with the victim or other children.
• Authorities expressed concern for the victim's safety, noting that Anna Hartley transported the child to Wilmington’s residence and may have access to other children; court proceedings for Anna Hartley are scheduled for arraignment.