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Father Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter of Infant Son

2/23/2026

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  • Mukzameel Ali, 24, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the High Court at Hamilton for the death of his son Mustafa on June 8, 2024.
  • Ali admitted to assaulting his partner and causing fatal injuries to Mustafa with a violent blow to the abdomen.
  • Mustafa was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Te Kuiti Hospital.
  • Ali will be sentenced in May.