Court Case Result - Criminal Sentence
- Country
- England & Wales
- Hearing Date
- 14 August 2012
- Court Location
- Wood Green Crown Court
- Judge
- Judge James Patrick
- Case Number
- Not Recorded
- Name
- Data Anonymised
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 40
- Co-Defendant/s
- Yes
- Bail Position
- In Custody (Served: 259 Days)
Offence/s
Sentencing Details
- Total Sentence
- 7 Years
- Parole Eligibility Date (PED)
- 29/5/2015
- Sentenced Upon
- Conviction After Trial
- Distinguishing Features / Details
- She was found guilty of assault, ill-treatment and neglect of her six young children and of abandoning them in a manner likely to cause them suffering or injury between September 2000 and June 2010. She will face deportation (Nigeria) when she has completed her sentence.
The judge said: "No-one who sat through this trial could help but be moved by the fact that these intelligent, charming, fun, lovable children continue to love you despite what you put them through... You alleged a conspiracy involving a well-known actress, who had done nothing but show your family generosity and kindness... Those who had taken the trouble to support you were repeatedly accused of dishonesty, lying, and conspiracy to rob you of your children when the reality was that both of you were lying." - Case Timeline
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Legal Teams & Authorities
- Authority
- CPS London
- Chambers
- Furnival Chambers
- Barrister
- Catherine Emma Smith
- Local Council
- London Borough of Haringey Council
Prosecuting Team
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