Woman who killed baby in crash has sentence cut
BBC NewsTuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:54:51 PM
A woman named Bridget Curtis, who was convicted for causing a fatal crash that killed a baby, has had her prison sentence reduced after three senior judges ruled her original punishment was too harsh. The court called the initial sentence "manifestly excessive," though the details of how much time was shaved off aren't specified here.
Editor’s Note: This isn't just about one person's sentence—it taps into bigger questions about how the justice system weighs tragedy, responsibility, and proportionality. Cases involving child deaths are especially fraught, and when judges overturn a sentence, it often sparks debate over what's fair. For the family of the victim, this could feel like reopening a wound, while others might see it as a necessary correction. Either way, it’s a reminder of how complex and emotionally charged these decisions can be.
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