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Article: Mum accused of kidnap lies; SHANNON: Matthews on neglect and perverting justice charges.(News)
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- Birmingham Mail (England)
- Article date:
- April 9, 2008
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Byline: By Gary Marks
THE mother of Shannon Matthews appeared in court today in connection with the alleged abduction of her daughter.
Karen Matthews, of Moorside Road, Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, was charged last night with perverting the course of justice and child neglect following her arrest on Sunday.
Early today, she was led out of Dewsbury police station in handcuffs and then driven the short distance into the back of the town's magistrates' court.
More than a dozen police officers were stationed outside the vehicle entrance to the court as the white prison vehicle entered the complex.
During the 13-minute hearing, ...