Accused disputes neighbour's testimony as she takes witness stand at Cork toddler's murder trial

Karen Harrington was asked: “What was done to that child was done to her when only you and she were there?” he said. She replied: “I disagree with that.” 

Karen Harrington told the court today: “I accept me and Santina were alone for a period in my apartment.” Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Cork Courts Limited

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The woman accused of murdering a two-year-old girl at her apartment in Cork insisted she is not guilty but the prosecution said the accused and the dead child were the only ones present and that there was “no mysterious stranger”. Prosecution senior counsel Seán Gillane made this point during cross-examination.