Katie Rough death: Girl pleads guilty to manslaughter
A 16-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to killing seven-year-old Katie Rough.
The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
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York girl Katie Rough's killer due to be sentenced at Leeds Crown Court today
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The defence is now starting its case.
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The girls had been seen together by a dog walker shortly before Katie's death, said Mr Reeds.
Katie was unharmed and showed no signs of distress, the dog walker told police.
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The defendent was the first to call police, said Mr Reeds, prosecuting.
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All the barristers and judge in court are not wearing wigs or gowns because of the defendent's age.
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Katie was smothered to death, the court heard.
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Graham Reeds QC, prosecuting, has said, the judge has the choice between the child eqivalent of a life sentence or an extrended sentence.
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They are there listening to the evidence.
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Members of Katie's family are in court.
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The court is hearing details of the last hours and minutes of Katie's life. The defendent is listening by video link with her head bowed.