Matthew's mother to appear in court

The mother of Shannon Matthews will appear in court today in connection with the alleged abduction of her daughter.

Matthew's mother to appear in court
Wed, 09 Apr, 2008 - 09:50

The mother of Shannon Matthews will appear in court today in connection with the alleged abduction of her daughter.

Karen Matthews, 32, will go before magistrates in Dewsbury charged with perverting the course of justice and child neglect.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: DewsburyPlace: Moorside Road, Dewsbury MoorPlace: Wakefield police stationPlace: Dewsbury Police StationPlace: Lidgate GardensPlace: CarrPerson: MatthewPerson: Shannon MatthewsPerson: Karen MatthewsPerson: MatthewsPerson: Peter MannPerson: ShannonPerson: Michael DonovanPerson: Paul DrakePerson: Matthews’Person: Craig MeehanPerson: MeehanPerson: Amanda HyettPerson: Alice MeehanPerson: HyettOrganisation: Crown Prosecution serviceOrganisation: CPSOrganisation: West Yorkshire Police
<p>This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 shows Tyler Robinson. (Utah Governor's Office via AP)</p>

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