00:00The mother of autistic child Zain Rayyan Abdul-Matin, 30-year-old Ismaneera Abdul-Manaf,
00:08has been found guilty by the Pettahling Jaya Sessions Court of neglecting her son in a manner
00:13likely to cause him physical harm two years ago. Judge Dr. Shializa Warno delivered the verdict
00:19earlier on Friday morning. In her judgment, Dr. Shializa said the court had examined the defense's
00:25submissions and found that the defense had failed to raise any reasonable doubt. Proceedings were
00:30temporarily adjourned following an application by the defense to prepare mitigation submissions
00:36seeking a reduced sentence. On July 21, Judge Shializa ordered Ismaneera to enter her defense
00:44after ruling that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against her.
00:50Her husband, 30-year-old Zayim Ikhwan Zahari, was, however, acquitted and discharged of the same charge.
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