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Shannon mother held for kidnapping

05-Sep-2008
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Shannon Matthews. Photograph: West Yorkshire police/PA The mother of Shannon Matthews, the schoolgirl who went missing for 24 days earlier this year, was today charged with her kidnapping and false imprisonment. Karen Matthews, 32, had previously been accused of perverting the course of justice and child neglect. The new charges were added during a plea hearing at Leeds crown court today. Matthews appeared in... [read full story]                    

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Mother of Shannon Matthews denies new charges of kidnap and false imprisonment

dailymail.co.uk 05-Sep-2008
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Matthews faces court over 'abduction'

channel4.com 05-Sep-2008
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