A nursery worker has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the manslaughter of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan. The tragic incident occurred when Kate Roughley, 37, strapped the infant face down to a bean bag for more than 90 minutes, leading to the baby’s death.
Roughley, who had 17 years of experience in childcare, showed no emotion as the verdict was read and she left the dock. During the month-long trial, the court heard that Roughley displayed a lack of sympathy towards children, often referring to Genevieve as “vile,” a “whinger,” and a “diva.” CCTV footage revealed Roughley ignored Genevieve’s cries and desperate movements as she struggled to breathe.
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