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Her attorney likely believed the jury needed to see her as a mother, not a monster. Vanessa cried before the first question was finished.

She said she saw Emma grab the bike.

She said Brooklyn screamed.

She said she believed her daughter was in danger.

She said the bat was just there.

She said she did not mean to hit so hard.

Claire stood for cross-examination.continue reading …