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Nineteen parents and guardians have appeared before magistrates in Norfolk charged with the unauthorised absence of their child from school.

Authorities said Smith-Griffin was arrested Tuesday in North Carolina and was set to appear before a magistrate judge.

The magistrates agreed that “given the state of the postal system” they'd give Khan the benefit of the doubt and another trial date would be set.

The most serious sanction is prosecution for fare evasion, which can land passengers with a magistrates court appearance and a serious criminal record.

The magistrate allowed their detention after police said they were still making inquiries on the matter.