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Woman Charged With Poisoning Child For Online Views And Donations

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An alarming case has emerged in Australia where a 34-year-old woman from the Sunshine Coast has been accused of poisoning a one-year-old girl and sharing videos of the child's suffering online to attract viewers and donations. The woman allegedly administered unauthorized prescription and pharmacy medicines to the infant without medical approval over a period from August 6 to October 15, 2024.

According to Queensland Police, the woman obtained unapproved medications, including old medicines meant for another person, from their home. Medical staff at a hospital where the child was eventually admitted raised concerns to detectives, leading to the woman's arrest on Thursday.

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