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British Pastor Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Baptism Drowning
Pastor Cheryl Bartley has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Robert Smith, who drowned during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham, UK.
9 Apr, 10:15 — 9 Apr, 13:33
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago
British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns during his own ‘born again’ baptism
The drowning of 61-year-old Robert Smith during a livestreamed baptism in Birmingham has led to a criminal case against pastor Cheryl Bartley, who faces a charge of gross negligence manslaughter. Smith, a long-time church member living with Parkinson’s disease, had travelled for the ceremony. Bartley is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 14 May as the case moves forward.
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British Pastor Drowns Man In Fatal Baptism Ceremony, Charged With Manslaughter
Pastor Cheryl Bartley faces manslaughter charges after Robert Smith drowned in a fatal baptism ceremony in Birmingham.
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First report: Times of India · 9 Apr, 10:15|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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