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Irish nanny denies assaulting baby in Boston | Irish nanny denies assaulting baby in Boston |
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An Irish nanny living in Boston, has been charged with violently assaulting a baby who later died, US authorities have said. | An Irish nanny living in Boston, has been charged with violently assaulting a baby who later died, US authorities have said. |
Aisling McCarthy Brady, 34, from County Cavan, has been living in the US since 2002. | Aisling McCarthy Brady, 34, from County Cavan, has been living in the US since 2002. |
She has denied assault and battery of Rehma Sabir on 14 January, the baby's first birthday. | She has denied assault and battery of Rehma Sabir on 14 January, the baby's first birthday. |
The baby died two days later in hospital from brain damage. | The baby died two days later in hospital from brain damage. |
Ms Brady is being held on $500,000 (£316,048) bail. | |
She is due to return to court on 22 February. | She is due to return to court on 22 February. |
Police said they were called to a house in Ash Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, shortly before 17:00 GMT on 14 January where they found Rehma unconscious. | Police said they were called to a house in Ash Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, shortly before 17:00 GMT on 14 January where they found Rehma unconscious. |
She was taken to Boston Children's Hospital where she was treated for bleeding to her brain and eyes. Rehma was also found to have multiple healing bone fractures. | She was taken to Boston Children's Hospital where she was treated for bleeding to her brain and eyes. Rehma was also found to have multiple healing bone fractures. |
It is understood Ms McCarthy Brady overstayed her 90-day authorisation to stay in the US after entering in 2002 and never left. | It is understood Ms McCarthy Brady overstayed her 90-day authorisation to stay in the US after entering in 2002 and never left. |
A spokeswoman for Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said: "We are aware of the case and have been in contact with the family. | A spokeswoman for Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said: "We are aware of the case and have been in contact with the family. |
"We are ready to provide any consular assistance if it is needed." | "We are ready to provide any consular assistance if it is needed." |
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