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Childcare Worker Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Child's Death

A childcare worker in Denmark is on trial for involuntary manslaughter following the death of a child at a daycare facility. Prosecutors argue that gross negligence or dereliction of duty caused the boy's death. A verdict is expected on February 4, 2026.

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Childcare Worker Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Child's Death

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