Fla. Woman Sentenced in Adoption, Abuse Case

PlusFla. Woman Sentenced in Adoption, Abuse CaseFla. Woman Sentenced in Adoption, Abuse CaseThe Associated PressA Florida woman has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for using fictitious names and repeatedly lying to adopt 11 disabled children. Authorities say she pocketed over $1 million and then abused the children. (July 15)A NEW YORK JUDGE HAS SENTENCED JUDITH LEEKIN TO NEARLY 11 YEARS IN PRISON FOR LYING TO ADOPT NEARLY A DOZEN CHILDREN -- POCKETING MORE THAN one and a half MILLION DOLLARS IN SUBSIDIES -- AND THEN ABUSING THE CHILDREN.THE 63 YEAR OLD ADMITTED USING FAKE NAMES TO ADOPT THE CHILDREN AND PRODUCING FAKE SCHOOL REPORT CARDS TO COVER THE FACT THEY WEREN'T ATTENDING SCHOOL.SHE ALSO ADMITTED RESTRAINING THE CHILDREN WITH PLASTIC TIES.SHE WAS ACCUSED OF TREATING THE CHILDREN LIKE PRISONERS, SUBJECTING THEM TO BEATINGS AND HANDCUFFS WHILE THEY STAYED IN A LOCKED ROOM WITHOUT FOOD. [Notes:VO--FILE] SHE WAS ARRESTED A YEAR AGO AFTER AUTHORITIES DISCOVERED MANY OF THE ABUSE VICTIMS LIVING IN THIS FLORIDA HOME.OFFICIALS SAY SHE USED FOUR DIFFERENT ALIASES TO ADOPT SOME OF THE CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY -- WHERE SHE LIVED PART TIME. [Notes:VO--LOCATION FILE]THEY ALSO SAY THE FRAUD AND ABUSE STRETCHES BACK TO 1988.AS PART OF THE PLEA DEAL -- LEEKIN MUST FORFEIT THE SUBSIDIES SHE RECEIVED.SHE CONTINUES TO FACE CHARGES IN FLORIDA OF CHILD ABUSE AND ABUSING DISABLED ADULTS.THE CHILDREN ARE NOW AGED 16 TO 28. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[OrthodoxDarwinist]

I was 100% certain that was a man until they said "she".

[wcarlpdrysdale]

kill her

[Janmarys180]

Why did this Bitch abuse all those kids!!!

[vanillapie]

@georgiagritz The only problem is that birth mothers can abuse their children, too. Adoptive parents aren't the only ones who commit abuse. Although I think adoptive/foster parents ARE more likely to be child abusers.

[yuv5]

she's as sick as the whole adoption for profit system.

All adoptions should require follow up supervision for the rest of the child's childhood in at least an attempt to prevent atrocities like this from occurring.

[georgiagritz]

also, seek out a good midwife when you can, you don't want them cutting you open on a hospital table for NOTHING, like they do countless numbers of women each year. Unnecessary c-sections, lead to infertility and is extremely painful afterwards for weeks!

[georgiagritz]

this is who they let adopt your children! The next time you see one of those ads asking young ladies if they are "pregnant? Scared?" Just think of this whore abusing your vulnerable newborn, when you could have given them a loving home.DON'T ABORT YOUR BABY, AND DON'T PUT YOUR CHILD UP FOR ADOPTION, IT IS NO LIFE AND NO OPTION. Instead, have your baby and trust me, the good lord will see you through, and make the bastard who inpregnated you, PAY.

[furtherandyfield]

shows the system does not work authorities do nothing till its to late the women must have some mental issues her self what about the damage done to the children in her care authorities ignore the signs unfortunatly this women is not a one off look at the children homes in england and gersey channel ilands the people whom are allowed to adopt are usally the most unstable, system very wrong adoption does not work for the adopted children are not play things or to show off or make parent look good

[Grunkle2]

Hmmm...Yes, I concur...Something straight out of Charles Dickens. I believe in God very much, and in cases like these, I would like a provision in the courts to allow the Jury an option to render a decision of an "Eye for an Eye." But since you cannot lock her up in a room with a child like innocence. I am wondering, if removing one of her ears, like in the movie Reservoir Dogs, would be good start. Cheating the Tax payers in one thing, but abusing children is another.