"A mother has been found guilty of killing her three-month old daughter by violently shaking her and causing catastrophic brain injuries. Kaylani Kalanzi, who was known to social services before she was born, was admitted to hospital on 8 July 2024 with an injury to her head. She had also suffered a broken leg and ribs, and despite the best efforts of hospital staff, she died 15 days later at Great Ormond Street Hospital."
"Her mother Nazli Merhoca, 24, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of manslaughter, after she was acquitted of the more serious charge of murder. Her partner, Herbert Kalani, was acquitted of causing or allowing Kaylani's death, after being cleared of her murder on the directions of the judge. The court heard that Kaylani had been placed on a child protection plan, and that her parents were selfish and irresponsible"
Nazli Merhoca, 24, was found guilty of manslaughter after her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi, was admitted to hospital on 8 July 2024 with a head injury. Kaylani suffered catastrophic brain bleeding, eye damage, a broken tibia and fractured ribs; she died 15 days later at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Kaylani had been known to social services before birth, was born prematurely and spent 29 days in neonatal special care before discharge on 13 May. Her partner, Herbert Kalani, was acquitted of causing or allowing the death. Authorities placed Kaylani on a child protection plan amid concerns over parental responsibility and an abusive relationship.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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