Mother Jailed for Keeping Child in Drawer for Three Years
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A British mother has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for keeping her infant daughter confined in a drawer for the first three years of her life, leading to severe malnourishment and developmental delays. The child, born with a cleft palate, was discovered by the mother's partner, prompting police intervention. The mother pled guilty to multiple charges of child neglect and showed no remorse during the trial. The child is now receiving medical care and showing signs of progress.
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