Key Testimony Shifts Focus in Sara Sharif Trial

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Key Testimony Shifts Focus in Sara Sharif Trial
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In a dramatic turn during the murder trial of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, her father, Urfan Sharif, admitted to causing her death after initially blaming his wife, Sara's stepmother. The trial, held at the Old Bailey, revealed harrowing details of Sara's abuse, including fractures, burns, and bite marks. Both Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool, Sara's stepmother, were found guilty of murder, while Sara's uncle, Faisal Malik, was found guilty of causing or allowing her death. The trial highlighted the tragic and violent circumstances of Sara's short life.

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