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Mother jailed for false testimony in case of critically injured 3-year-old

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A 25-year-old mother has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison for false testimony regarding her 3-year-old daughter, who is in critical condition.
  • The child was hospitalized with severe injuries, including a brain hematoma and old fractures, and is currently undergoing a waking-up process in intensive care.
  • The mother's partner, a 26-year-old from Pakistan, is also facing charges, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's injuries and the family's living conditions.

A 25-year-old mother has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after being convicted of false testimony concerning her three-year-old daughter. The child remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit of PAGNI hospital, undergoing a process to be awakened from sedation.

The young girl was initially taken to Chania Hospital, where doctors discovered a subdural hematoma, a previous fracture, and abrasions on her body. The mother and her 26-year-old partner, who is from Pakistan, were subsequently arrested. The case is under investigation by the relevant authorities.

The court imposed a sentence of 3 years and a fine of 600 euros plus 200 euros for court costs.

· CourtThe sentence handed down to the mother for false testimony.

Authorities have expanded the charges against the mother. Initially facing charges of exposing a minor to danger, she was additionally charged with providing false identity information to the police after her arrest. Her partner also appeared in court, facing charges related to immigration law violations, and was granted a postponement until May 27 to present his defense. Both are reportedly facing charges of attempted homicide and causing dangerous bodily harm.

Further investigations are underway, including DNA testing of the mother, her partner, and her four children to determine if the partner is the biological father. The focus is on the family environment, the living conditions of the four children (aged six months to eight years), and the causes of the severe injuries sustained by the three-year-old. The other children are under the care of the social services at Chania Hospital.

The child was transferred to Chania Hospital, where it was found that she had a subdural hematoma in the brain, an old fracture, as well as abrasions and bruises.

· ReportDescribing the injuries found on the child.
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