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Police want mum accused of negligent manslaughter of children behind bars
Lee failed to appear at a court hearing on January 15, leading to a warrant for her arrest. After surrendering to police, concerns were raised about her risk to community safety due to alleged criminal behaviour while on bail. Her lawyer, Nick Jane, cited emotional struggles related to her child's birthday, while Lee proposed a new bail address.
Mother charged over kids' deaths in fire skips court
A mother has been charged with manslaughter following the tragic deaths of her two children in a Brisbane house fire. After failing to appear in court, a warrant is issued for her arrest. Family members express grief as a new hearing date is set.
Woman freed on bail over fire that killed two children
Shania Lee is in court after a tragic fire claimed the lives of her one and five-year-old daughters while she left them home alone. She was granted bail with conditions and will appear again on January 15.
Melbourne lawyer avoids jail after killing pedestrian
Liam Murray, a lawyer who fatally struck pedestrian Erin Bentley while reversing in Melbourne in May 2022, has been sentenced to a three-year community corrections order instead of prison time, following a plea from Bentley's family.
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