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flag Parents in County Mayo sentenced for years of abuse; children fled in 2021, recordings showed severe mistreatment.

flag A man and woman in their 50s and 40s were sentenced in County Mayo, Ireland, for the prolonged abuse of their six children from 2018 to 2021. flag Secret audio recordings, including 29 played in court, captured physical violence, threats, and emotional torment. flag The eldest children fled in October 2021, reporting beatings, intimidation, and psychological abuse. flag The mother pleaded guilty to two counts of child cruelty; the father changed his plea after testimony from their children. flag The judge described the abuse as severe and systematic, noting the children were removed from the home and placed in care. flag Both parents received suspended prison sentences, with the court acknowledging the children’s bravery and lasting trauma.

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