GUILTY UK - Jordan Burling, 18, Died Weighing Less Than 6 Stone, Body Of Baby Also Found, Leeds, June 2016

[Tortoise]

Trial (Part Heard) - Summing Up - 14:01
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[Tortoise]

Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 10:15 - 15:02

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I won't say it.

 

[beatrixpotter]

Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 10:15 - 15:02

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I won't say it.

Now I really want to know what you won't say!

 

[KarenUK]

This is one jury I wouldn't want to serve on.

I totally agree - I have no idea what the right outcome here is - the family need help, I worry about Abigail's child, but don't think they are evil - Social Services should have been involved

 

[Tortoise]

Now I really want to know what you won't say!

Jury out tomorrow

 

[Legally Bland]

Leeds 4 T20177383
Abigail Burling
Dawn Cranston
Denise Cranston
Details: Trial (Part Heard) - Summing Up - 10:19

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[Legally Bland]

Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 11:35 - 11:16
Trial (Part Heard) - Resume - 11:39
Trial (Part Heard) - Summing Up - 11:44

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[Legally Bland]

At last:

Trial (Part Heard) - Jury retire to consider verdict - 13:02
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 16:00 - 13:04

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[KarenUK]

At last:

Trial (Part Heard) - Jury retire to consider verdict - 13:02
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 16:00 - 13:04

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At bloody last!

 

[Tortoise]

Jury retires in trial of family members charged with #Leeds teenager Jordan Burling's manslaughter

YorkshireEveningPost (@LeedsNews) | Twitter

 

[Tortoise]

Maybe a jury question -

Trial (Part Heard) - Jury retire to consider verdict - 13:02
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 16:00 - 13:04
Trial (Part Heard) - Jury retire to consider verdict - 13:22
Trial (Part Heard) - Legal Submissions - 16:03

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[Legally Bland]

Leeds 4 T20177383
Abigail Burling
Dawn Cranston
Denise Cranston
Details: Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 14:00 - 10:23
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 16:00 - 13:59
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 10:00 - 16:12

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[Tortoise]

Leeds 4 T20177383
Abigail Burling
Dawn Cranston
Denise Cranston
Details: Trial (Part Heard) - Resume - 09:57
Trial (Part Heard) - Resume - 10:12
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 14:00 - 10:17
Trial (Part Heard) - Case adjourned until 14:00 - 11:50

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[Tortoise]

OMG

BREAKING Mother and grandmother of Jordan Burling found guilty of manslaughter. When he died 18 yr old Jordan weighed 6 stone, had pressure sores & was wearing a soiled nappy.

Emma Glasbey (@emmaglasbey) | Twitter

 

[Tortoise]

Breaking: mother and grandmother found guilty of manslaughter of vulnerable teenager #JordanBurling who was left to “rot to death”

David Hirst (@DavidHirstITV) | Twitter

 

[Tortoise]

Jordan's 25-year-old sister Abigail Burling was found not guilty of manslaughter, as well as an alternative charge of causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable person.

Radio Aire News (@radioairenews) | Twitter

ETA See below - this appears to be a mistake - waiting for clarification

 

[Kasmeer]

I think the jury reached the same conclusion that I had; I could see the other sides to it in the discussions on this thread though. Nobody's won here; I hope they don't end up with really long sentences as a result, as I don't think it was necessarily malicious, just very neglectful. They'd have been better off admitting to a lesser charge and using mental difficulties for mitigation instead of bringing it to court and exposing all the inconsistencies in the whole story (I hesitate to say "lies", although not all that was told could possibly be the truth... but I can see it's very possible for Dawn at least to be like myself when it comes to answering accurately under pressure).

No winners in this, no matter the result it was a very sad story, and although I think this probably is the right result, they come across as so troubled that I doubt much good will come of it except perhaps getting the whole family much higher on social services' radar to hopefully prevent any repeat in the future.

 

[Legally Bland]

Wow. I was just thinking about this and was leaning towards a mistrial.

I guess the jury weren't as conflicted as some of us were.

I agree with Kasmeer that I don't think long sentences would achieve much.

I really hope the full sentencing remarks are published.

 

[Legally Bland]

It looks like the judge has a lot if flexibility when it comes to sentencing:

If you have been accused of manslaughter, the consequences under UK law are severe, ranging from:

1. A prison sentence – typically ranging between 2-10 years
2. A suspended term of imprisonment (the sentence can be suspended for up to two years and the offender is given the chance to comply with up to 12 requirements set by the court)
3. Community service

The sentence will depend on the specific circumstances of the offence.

What is the sentence for manslaughter in the UK? | Lawtons Solicitors UK

 

[Legally Bland]

BBC saying Abigail was convicted of the lesser charge.
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Jordan's sister Abigail Burling, 25, was convicted of causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable adult.

The jury cleared her of manslaughter, following more than two days of deliberations.

Women guilty of emaciated teen's death