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Trial of mother accused of murdering infant son cannot proceed
Summary
The trial of a woman accused of murdering her infant son was postponed because the courts cannot swear new juries under Covid‑19 restrictions. She will be called again on 14 December when a new trial date is set. The woman, whose identity is withheld to protect her deceased child, is charged with the 2017 murder of the infant.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of mother accused of murdering infant son cannot proceed. Charges or matters: murdering the infant on a date in 2017. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 14 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-11-02 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering the infant on a date in 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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