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Mum found guilty of killing baby by shaking her

A woman from New Jersey was found guilty of manslaughter for shaking her four-month-old baby, Lexi Wilband, who died from a bleed on the brain.
Melissa Wilband, 28, was convicted after jurors concluded her actions caused Lexi's death, following a four-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.
The court heard that Lexi's condition was likely caused by someone shaking her violently on more than one occasion, as presented during the trial.
Both women are facing legal consequences, with Wilband's sentencing scheduled for May 22, 2025.

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