Lifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farm
Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".
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Paedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him again
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Johnny Depp calls Amber Heard's allegations 'insane'
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Man who stomped victim into a coma denied parole
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