The mother of Mia O’Brien, a 23-year-old from Liverpool who was reportedly sentenced to life in prison in Dubai for carrying 50g of narcotic substance, lashed out at online critics in a sharp social media post.

Danielle McKenna defended her daughter against what she described as cruel remarks, while also stressing that Mia’s arrest stemmed from a “very stupid mistake” rather than criminal intent.

Danielle McKenna called out and fought back against critics in her new fundraiser

Danielle McKenna had used social media to rally support for her daughter’s legal battle, but not everyone responded with sympathy.

After launching a GoFundMe campaign that was later removed, she promoted a new fundraiser on GiveSendGo to help cover legal fees and travel expenses.

Alongside the post, she included

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