Partner Beat and Locked Up Children: Mother in Krems Convicted of Neglect

A woman from the Waldviertel was sentenced on Monday in Krems to 20 months of suspended imprisonment for tormenting or neglecting minors, younger, or defenseless persons. According to court information, the verdict is not legally binding. The woman was accused of knowing about the abuse of her four children by her ex-partner and not taking any action against it. The 49-year-old was sentenced in the case in September, not legally binding, to seven years in prison.

Partner Locked Up Mother and Children

Two daughters and two sons of the accused are said to have been beaten and locked in rooms by her former partner from 2009 to December 2023 in the Gmünd district. The victims were minors. The children's mother is also believed to have been abused by the 49-year-old and sometimes locked overnight in a laundry room or a wood storage room.

Sentenced to 20 Months of Suspended Imprisonment

Because she allegedly exposed her children to the behavior of her ex-partner, the woman was originally charged with failing to prevent a punishable act. However, after a legal reassessment by the Regional Court of Krems, the verdict on Monday was for tormenting or neglecting minors, younger, or defenseless persons. While the accused waived her right to appeal, there was no statement from the prosecution.

(APA/Red)

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