[Ammi]

...I understand that she herself had been in an abusive relationship and wasn’t in a good place...which is horrific for her...but that doesn’t in any way excuse nor should it be considered in the sexual abuse of a child...she absolutely knew what her actions were according to the court reports as she had tried to persuade the child to delete the messages/images and also admitted guilt in the original interview...the not guilty plea was then submitted for the purposes of her trial and I would presume it was something that was advised by her defence for a lesser sentencing...