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Kerry Katona pleads guilty to failing to send her child to school

The former pop star received a fine

Kerry Katona has pleaded guilty to failing to send her child to school.

According to The Sun, the mother-of-five was fined £875, after her child missed 45 days of school.

The 38-year-old didn’t attend court this morning, but the guilty plea was lodged on her behalf.

In Kerry’s defence, Ed Fish said: “The child has missed school sometimes due to work commitments when Miss Katona has been out of the school area and has no child care.”

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“She has not had childcare and has had to take her children with her. She understands she should have maintained better contact with the school.

“Her financial situation is not great. She was subject to bankruptcy. She is anxious to provide for her children,” he added.

Magistrates in Brighton fined her £500, and added £325 costs and a £50 victim surcharge.

 

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