Unexpected Twist in CPS Case of Medicating Baby (Tom Sanders_

HOUSTON - For almost a year, Children's Protective Services was adamant about terminating David and Christina Harrison's parental rights [AGAIN].

That state agency's one and only reason? Although not on probation, or history of drug abuse or addiction, Workers gave the option of "take your child now" or "give hair sample."

Both parents tested positive for cocaine.
[following release of protected medical records when mom required an Emergency Appendectomy]

[...]
11 months ago CPS took custody of Rachel.

Her parents didn't see her for months.

When they finally saw Rachie, they couldn't believe what they were seeing.

Here's Rachel a week before CPS takes her away from her mom and dad.

This is what she looked like after 6 months in CPS care.

"She'd be drooling at the mouth her tongue would be hanging out she couldn't focus, it was terrible," Debbie Flores, Rachel's grandmother said. "I'd ask them is she on drugs and they said no."

In January CPS admitted in court that the then 3-year-old was put on a number of psychotropic drugs including Risperidone, a drug commonly used to treat Schizophrenia.

According to court transcripts and hearings we attended, CPS had no proof Rachel was mistreated or neglected by her parents in any way.

"On the contrary there was tremendous testimony on how this little girl acted out while in foster care," attorney Tom Sanders said.

In one court hearing Associate Judge Steven Newhouse pointed out quote, "There's no evidence the child had any behavioral issues before CPS came into her life, as soon as CPS takes her now she needs help."

For the last 11 months Rachel's parents and grandmother kept hearing the same thing from CPS.
"All along they said we would never get her back that we would never see her again," Flores said.

But on Tuesday the assistant county attorney representing CPS non-suited the case.

"They've dismissed their cause of action," Sanders said. "The case is over, the parents do not have to come to court any longer."

Just like that CPS does a complete about face.

The County Attorney's office tells us all the parties involved now believe it's in Rachel's best interest to be with her parents.

That decision was based on Mom and Dad completion of CPS requirement them to do and months of negative drug tests.

"I'm ecstatic," Rachel's father said. "I'm glad to get this case over and move on, knowing my little girl is going to be in my custody and my care is a big load off my shoulders right now."

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[hope4kidz]

@hope4kidz CPS workers submission of FALSE Affidavit of Facts should be treated as the perjury it is!

I want to know why the judge is worried about cutting someone off! They lied! The anonymous call said the parents were drugged out, the house had dog feces on the floor, the baby was living in squalor.

If you call this home squalor, I would love to see your house!~

The investigator found out the allegation was FALSE. Charge the paternal family members who are determined to harm this baby!

[hope4kidz]

@LastCynicStanding Randy is a good man and he reports factual information, and if the information changes, he will run another story to straighten out the previous error. As a person, he is thoughtful, intuitive, and he truly cares about children; my dogs like him, and I have found that when dogs and children like a person, the person is more likely to be the real deal.

Thomas (Tom) Sanders (Gates' Case) is a brilliant law man, honest to the core, fights for justice, and usually wins!

[LastCynicStanding]

I checked the bio for Randy Wallace. He is slathered with accolades. I also read a few of his previous investigations including another CPS kidnapping case from March of this year there in town.

Have you heard of the Child Protection Collaborative Meeting from February? Stephen Newhouse was there and they outline many of the points you make.

You know things are mezzed up when you consider people noticing how bad it is good news.

[hope4kidz]

@LastCynicStanding Hard to imagine that all the judges dealing with CPS cases drank the CPS' kool-aid... In court transcripts,

Judge: I'm not cutting anybody off [...]but you have in the Affidavit [of Facts] that the house was dirty and there was dog stuff on the floor.

CPS: That's what it had alleged in the report, yes, sir.

Judge: Tell me about that.

CPS: The condition of the house was appropriate.

Judge: I'm sorry?

CPS: The condition at the home was appropriate for the child.

HUH?

[LastCynicStanding]

Hopefully that judge will get inspired to poke around this issue.