Rachel Kelly secures acquittals following a trial held in the defendant’s absence
September 7, 2026
The defendant faced serious allegations of intentional strangulation and assault. Following a two-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court in the defendant’s absence, the jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all counts.
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