Siti Bainun Ahd Razali, the founder of Rumah Bonda, was found guilty by the Sessions Court in this city today of neglecting and abusing Bella, a teenage girl with Down syndrome. A case that sparked the hashtag #JusticeForBella has finally come to a bittersweet end.
At 10 AM today, Judge Izralizam Sanusi announced the verdict, finding Siti Bainun responsible for teenage Bella's physical and psychological harm as a result of her neglect and abuse. After Bella was placed in Siti Bainun's care and began exhibiting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, it was concluded that she had suffered emotional damage.
He sentenced the 31-year-old founder under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, meaning she could be fined up to RM50,000 or jailed for up to 20 years or both.
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Justice is finally served for little Bella after almost three years of legal battle. What are your hopes for Bella? Let's express in the comments.
