Sentence
Kimberley Cookson
Kimberley Cookson (aged 23) was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 17 April 2026 to 3 Years 4 Months for Manslaughter through gross negligence. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Wolverhampton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 17 April 2026
- Sentence
- 3 Years 4 Months
- Judge
- Mr Justice Choudhury KC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter through gross negligence | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
She pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, West Midlands, on 9 December 2022.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Remorse; Vulnerable victim; Breach of trust; A Guilty Plea