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Sportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hears

Prosecutor cites medical experts linking baby's rib fractures to the sportsman's squeezing out of frustration, challenging defense claims of birth injury or vitamin D deficiency.

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By Tess Brunton of RNZ Warning – this story contains details of family violence. A prominent sportsman broke a baby’s ribs and collarbone by recklessly...

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Sportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hears

By Tess Brunton of RNZ Warning – this story contains details of family violence. A prominent sportsman broke a baby’s ribs and collarbone by recklessly...

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Dunedin court hears closing arguments in case of prominent sportsman accused of injuring baby

A prominent sportsman, who has name suppression, squeezed the baby after he failed to settle, a Dunedin court has heard.

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