The woman admits she stabbed her two children but denies the murder and attempted murder charges.
The woman admits she stabbed the children but denies murder and attempted murder charges
The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admits she stabbed the children but denies the charges.She assessed the woman following her arrest. The defence barrister then asked the psychologist about the nature of the relationship between his client and her partner. The psychologist said she believed the accused displayed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder due to her relationship and was also suffering from a moderate to severe level of depression.The prosecuting counsel asked the psychologist if coercive control had degrees of severity.
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