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Published: 5:25 pm September 7, 2025
Updated: 3:58 am October 6, 2025
Mother Launches Fundraiser for Daughter in Dubai Jail

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The mother of a england/Waleswales/british/”>British Lawlaw student, Mia O’Brien, who is currently imprisoned in Dubai, has initiated a new fundraising campaign following the deletion of her previous appeal on GoFundMe.

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Mia O’Brien, 21, from Huyton in Merseyside, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years after police discovered 50 grams of cocaine in her apartment. Her mother, Danielle McKenna, expressed frustration with GoFundMe for removing her initial appeal, citing concerns Overover its association with criminality.
Ms McKenna told the Daily Mail, “Mia is being really strong but I know she is going through a living hell.” She added that Mia shares a cell with six other women and sleeps on a mattress on the floor.

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Despite the dire circumstances, Mia remains in contact with her family as much as possible. uknip.co.uk/where/united-kingdom/england/huyton

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