Former My Kitchen Rules star sentenced for child cruelty in 2023 case

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Claudean Uamaki-Mu, a former contestant on My Kitchen Rules from the 2023 season, pleaded guilty on Monday morning to two counts of cruelty to children under 16. She was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, with immediate release on parole. Uamaki-Mu had previously pleaded guilty to six counts of historical common assault and was discharged of more serious charges, including 12 counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The court heard she subjected two girls to years of physical abuse, including pushing, swearing, hitting, and striking with a cane, leaving them with severe trauma such as complex post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and alcohol dependency. Chief Judge Brian Devereaux described her actions as appalling and criminal, noting her own history of childhood violence and mental illness. Her partner, Anthony Mu, who appeared with her on the show, was charged earlier this year but found not guilty of assault-related offences. Both sources agree on the core facts of the sentencing and the nature of the abuse, though SMH provides additional details about Mu’s charges and victim statements.