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Article: Mum accused of kidnap lies ; SHANNON: Matthews on neglect and perverting justice charges
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- Evening Mail
- Article date:
- April 9, 2008
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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, Matthews, wearing a blue
sweatshirt, was flanked by four dock officers.
Her red hair ...