Daughter of garda on trial for child cruelty says she expected to be hit over uneaten meals
A trial is underway for a man accused of child cruelty and rape, where his daughter testified about a childhood marked by physical punishment for not eating meals. The court heard accounts of the defendant using household items to threaten and discipline his children.
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Addresses serious allegations of domestic abuse and child cruelty within a family, highlighting the legal process for such cases.
A DAUGHTER OF a garda charged with raping his wife and child cruelty has told his Central Criminal Court trial that she grew up knowing she would be hit or given out to if she didn’t eat her dinner as a young child.
Factual reporting on court proceedings; maintains neutrality by attributing claims to the witness.
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