Mother appealing three-year sentence for forcing daughter into marriage where groom later murdered her.

Sakina Muhammad Jan, 48, appealed her three-year sentence for forcing her daughter to marry Mohammad Ali Halimi, who later murdered her. Jan's lawyer argued for a reduced sentence, considering her post-traumatic stress disorder and background, while the Commonwealth's lawyer defended the original sentence. The Court of Appeal reserved its decision but denied Jan's bail request.

4 months ago
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