Police are investigating allegations a father molested his own daughter. Officers have removed the child from his home – twice.
So why did social workers – or someone – put her back with dad, the alleged molester, each time?
It's a question we continue to investigate. But the answer is hidden from most public scrutiny.
This Orange County custody battle is one of the stranger cases we've covered during our series, "Lost in the System."
We've been reporting these cases for months.
Now a group of parents are organizing, trying to bring change to a system they say is abusing parents who bring charges of sexual abuse.
They claim even a parent who reports child abuse by their spouse is often punished.
Instead of the alleged abuser losing custody of the child, the reporting parent loses or has their custody rights curtailed.
It sounds hard to believe, but Fox 11 has seen case after case – all raising serious, troubling questions.
A recent confidential report – leaked to the Los Angeles Times – detailed terrible deficiencies inside the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services … the department often responsible for investigating child abuse in court cases.
This only adds to the concern. We continue to look for insiders, whistle-blowers and others with information – pro or con -- about DCFS and the Family and Dependency courts.
If you have any information, you may call (310) 584-2079 or email Martin Burns at Martin.Burns@FoxTV.com
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:51:10 GMT
Just a few days after Mark Carson, 32, was killed for being gay, and only a few hours after a massive rally in the west village calling for an end to the anti-gay violence, it happened again.
Just a few days after Mark Carson, 32, was killed for being gay, and only a few hours after a massive rally in the west village calling for an end to the anti-gay violence, it happened again.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:17:02 GMT
For the first time since the death under mysterious circumstances of hop music mogul Chris Lighty nine months ago, his grieving mother is breaking her silence.
For the first time since the death under mysterious circumstances of hop music mogul Chris Lighty nine months ago, his grieving mother is breaking her silence.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:33:52 GMT
For 35 years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been bringing its brand of contemporary dance to audiences around the world. One of the company's frequent stops is the Joyce Theater in Chelsea where it
For 35 years, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been bringing its brand of contemporary dance to audiences around the world. One of the company's frequent stops is the Joyce Theater in Chelsea where it
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:25:20 GMT
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:21:42 GMT
Revel is bankrupt no more. The struggling Atlantic City casino formally emerged from bankruptcy court on Tuesday, just 13 months after it opened with sky-high hopes.
Revel is bankrupt no more. The struggling Atlantic City casino formally emerged from bankruptcy court on Tuesday, just 13 months after it opened with sky-high hopes.
