Kate Roughly, 37, has been accused of the manslaughter by ill treatment of Genevieve Meehan, who was found ‘unresponsive and blue’ at Tiny Toes Day Nursery in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester in 9 May 2022.
Roughly denies manslaughter and an alternative count of child cruelty.
Opening the case at Manchester Crown Court today, Peter Wright KC, for the prosecution, said strapping a child to a bean bag on their front was 'an obvious recipe for disaster'. It led, he said, to the baby’s death from a combination of asphyxia and pathophysiological stress.
Genevieve Meehan, known as ‘Gigi’ to her parents, died from a combination of asphyxia and pathophysiological stress, the court heard.
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