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Maria was charged in Fanling court with assaulting the child |
A Filipina domestic helper was charged today, Jun 19, in
Maria H.E. appeared before Magistrate Don So, charged with
“willful assault by those in charge of a child”.
Her duty lawyer said Maria was ready to enter a plea, but
the prosecution asked for an adjournment for further legal advice.
Magistrate So agreed to adjourn the case but asked the prosecution
to read out the details of the charge to Maria.
The Filipina is charged with willfully assaulting her
employer’s child on Apr 23 inside the family’s house in Taipo, causing the
toddler to suffer pain.
The employer reported to the police, who investigated and arrested
the helper. But the accused was released on bail after she was charged.
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The magistrate ordered the maid to return to court on Aug 6
for her plea-taking, telling her that if she pleads guilty, she would be
sentenced on the same day. – Vir B Lumicao
