Christchurch newborn baby abuser, murderer Michael Topp loses appeal over conviction

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Michael Topp’s appeal regarding his conviction for the murder of his 3-month-old daughter, rejecting his claims of unfair trial and attributing injuries to the infant’s mother instead. Topp contended that expert witness testimony had tainted the jury’s decision, but the court upheld the original ruling.

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