The lawyer revealed that "step-aunt" Quynh Trang was a penitent vegetarian, saying the sentence was too strict

Defending Nguyen Vo Quynh Trang, the lawyer argued that the sentence of "removal from society" was too strict because the defendant during the detention process was fasting and sincerely repented of his deeds.

On the afternoon of November 25, the preliminary hearing of the 8-year-old girl's case officially took place. Early on, Ho Chi Minh City TAND stretched the roof, arranged chairs, prepared LED screens for people to watch live. Among hundreds of attendees, the moment V.A.'s grandmother and relatives quietly sat in the front row, carrying photos, white daisies ... causing public opinion to be lamented. In particular, while the KSND read the indictment, narrating the process of Nguyen Vo Quynh Trang acting with V.A made the atmosphere even more gloomy. No one would have expected that an 8-year-old girl would be subjected to such horrific whippings. It is known that due to the health situation not allowing, the victim's biological mother asked for leave of absence.

Based on the testimony of the defendants consistent with each other, consistent with the documents and evidence collected in the case file. TAND HCMC. HCMC sentenced "step-aunt" Nguyen Vo Quynh Trang to the highest sentence that was "removed from society", no longer humane. For Nguyen Kim Trung Thai's biological father, the general penalty is 8 years in prison, of which 3 years in prison for "acting" with others, 5 years in prison for concealing crimes. After hearing the verdict, the people in front applauded and agreed to try the right person for the right crime. However, for Nguyen Kim Trung Thai, public opinion expressed that the 8-year sentence was still too light and not enough to deter the subject.

Earlier, the council allowed lawyers to defend clients and defendants to defend themselves. Defending herself, "step-aunt" Quynh Trang expressed remorse and accepted the sentence from the Social Security Council. Still, she begged for a chance to right her wrongs and remake her life. In particular, Nguyen Vo Quynh Trang also revealed that since the day of detention, he has always lived in torment, fasting and repenting for the mistakes he has made. Although admitting the acts committed, the girl born in 1995 denied being jealous of V.A.'s mother. On the contrary, all 3 also had happy and happy moments together.

"In addition to the misdeeds with little V.A., the defendant and his family also had moments of love and happiness. During his 11 months in custody, the defendant repented, always agonizing about his cruel behavior. May the Court give the defendant a chance to live to repent." - Nguyen Vo Quynh Trang last words

Defending Trang, the lawyer said he was aware of the defendant's remorse. During her detention, Trang fasted and repented of her work. The defendant did not justify, did not explain the reason for "acting" with V.A., but only because he did not think thoroughly, did not anticipate the consequences. Therefore, the lawyer argued that the recommended sentence for Trang by VKS was too strict.

"Defendant Trang sincerely testified and repented throughout the investigation, until today's preliminary hearing. The defendant himself has been tormented over the past few days. Looking forward to the jury's consideration," said the female defense attorney, giving mitigating circumstances at trial

According to the indictment, from September 2020, after divorcing Ms. H (ex-wife), Thai and her daughters V.A and Quynh Trang lived as husband and wife at Saigon Pearl apartment (Binh Thanh district). However, this relationship was not accepted by her boyfriend's parents, did not agree to get married, Thai herself did not want to have more children, so Trang was jealous and vindictive. Since October 2021, when she was assigned to take care of her stepson, Trang has "physically impacted" and threatened her mentally with different methods. Particularly on 21/12/2021, from 14h to 18h, the "step-aunt" continuously acted to make baby V.A "gone forever". As for Trung Thai's biological father, he admitted to knowing his girlfriend's behavior but did not dissuade him, leading to serious consequences. In particular, the act of "deleting the camera at the private house" is considered a denial of charge, covering up for the lover.

Previously, social media also circulated a letter pleading for mitigation allegedly from the defendant Quynh Trang's biological mother. The subject's mother listed her daughter's good qualities and family achievements. In addition, post-Covid-19 sequelae were also mentioned by Trang's biological mother in the application.

"Until now, Trang has been very polite, a good person, well fed by her parents, lives in a family, has a family of teachers, and is educated. Trang's maternal grandparents were senior revolutionary cadres who were awarded many noble orders and medals by the Party and State in the resistance war against the US to save the country. I myself am a teacher, Trang's father is currently an officer in the court service for nearly 30 years, a family of exemplary local cadres and Party members.

"I committed the crime during the pandemic, I had F0 for a long time, I had just recovered from the crime at the time of the crime. I believe he suffers from post-Covid neuropsychiatric disorders, leading to anxiety disorders, paranoia; Cognitive disorders, erratic emotional changes, loss of awareness in a certain moment (not being able to control behavior) so I acted foolishly to have such a heartbreaking incident happen."

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