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Mother Jailed for Baby's Death

East London mother, Nazli Merthoca, sentenced to nine and a half years for manslaughter of her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi. Kaylani died from severe brain injuries, broken leg, and ribs after being violently shaken. Merthoca, who had a troubled past, was using cannabis and struggled with mental health issues. Despite her difficult upbringing, she was found guilty of manslaughter, while her partner was acquitted.

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