State District Judge Barbara Walther also ordered that the children undergo genetic testing to determine their parents and said the state will send a mobile lab to conduct the tests to the San Angelo Coliseum where the children are being kept.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
YFZ Ranch Kids to Stay in State Custody
The 416 children removed from the polygamist compound near Eldorado will stay in state custody for now, a judge ruled Friday night following a two-day hearing.
State District Judge Barbara Walther also ordered that the children undergo genetic testing to determine their parents and said the state will send a mobile lab to conduct the tests to the San Angelo Coliseum where the children are being kept.
State District Judge Barbara Walther also ordered that the children undergo genetic testing to determine their parents and said the state will send a mobile lab to conduct the tests to the San Angelo Coliseum where the children are being kept.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Documents Showing Abuse Released in West Texas Polygamist Compound Case
Even more new details are emerging about alleged child abuse within the locked gates of the compound, and concerns have been raised for the past four years.
The primary reason being given is because until now everyone says their hands were tied. Rumors and speculation about alleged child physical and sexual abuse, underage marriages and holding people against their will inside the church are nothing new. They were raised four years ago in Eldorado and even more recently at the state capitol.
But until one 16-year old girl cried out officially for help just over a week ago, everyone says the same thing: they did not have probable cause to take action.
The primary reason being given is because until now everyone says their hands were tied. Rumors and speculation about alleged child physical and sexual abuse, underage marriages and holding people against their will inside the church are nothing new. They were raised four years ago in Eldorado and even more recently at the state capitol.
But until one 16-year old girl cried out officially for help just over a week ago, everyone says the same thing: they did not have probable cause to take action.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Najeh Davenport Acquitted In Domestic Case
Steelers' running back Najeh Davenport has been found by a jury not guilty Wednesday of all criminal charges filed against him in connection with a domestic violence incident stemming from a child custody issue.
A local jury composed of five women and three men has cleared the Steelers backup tailback last night of all three counts of demeanor. Davenport is charged with domestic violence, child endangerment and unlawful restraint stemming from a child custody dispute on Oct 4.
A local jury composed of five women and three men has cleared the Steelers backup tailback last night of all three counts of demeanor. Davenport is charged with domestic violence, child endangerment and unlawful restraint stemming from a child custody dispute on Oct 4.
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