Kuwait court sentences Filipina worker to death over employer's son

A Kuwaiti court has sentenced a Filipina domestic worker to death for allegedly killing her employer's son by putting him in a washing machine.

The incident reportedly occurred in December of last year in Sabah Al-Salame.

The worker maintains her innocence, claiming she discovered the child drowned in a bucket of water.

Prosecutors, however, argued the act was intentional, and the court convicted her of premeditated murder based on testimonies and forensic evidence.

The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed the verdict and stated that the Filipina has legal representation and that an appeal is being prepared.

The DMW assured the public that the worker is receiving legal and consular assistance and that her rights are being protected, while also expressing sympathy to both families involved.

The agency reiterated its commitment to defending the rights and dignity of Filipinos abroad, even while respecting the laws of host countries.