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FALSE ALLEGATIONS IN THE NEWS

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This archive of news articles includes publications that discuss wrongful allegations of child abuse or neglect, medical conditions that present as symptoms of abuse, news regarding child protective services, policy changes, stories about reunification, events and other topics. For any content-related inquiries or suggestions regarding articles in this archive, contact us here

Family reunited after fight against child abuse charges

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome caused son's injuries

Katie Thompson

WMTW News 8

11/23/17

Shaken baby syndrome is not definitive proof of child abuse

Shaken baby syndrome is not definitive proof of child abuse

While a debate over the medical diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome rages on, one thing is clear: it is no longer proof of child abuse, says Deborah Tuerkheimer

Deborah Tuerkheimer

News Scientist

9/19/17

Fatal Child-Abuse Charges Dismissed in "Shaken Baby" Case

Krystal Voss lost her nineteen-month-old son. Then she lost her freedom. But after serving more than a decade behind bars, she's finally heard the two little words she's dreamed that a judge would be uttering some day: Case dismissed.

Alan Prendergast

Westword

9/11/17

LOIS HENRY: Acquittal of man accused of hurting his son reveals questions about the science behind "shaken baby syndrome"

On May 21, 2015, Flores, then 19, and his girlfriend, Sara Guzman, then 18, panicked when their 2-month-old son, Mason, suddenly went limp and stopped breathing.

Lois Henry

Bakersfield.com

7/8/17

Detroit Father Cleared After Being Arrested in Murder, Rape of Infant Daughter; Prosecutors Admit All Charges Were ‘Erroneous’

James Lee Saltmarshall, Detroit father accused of murdering and raping his 8-month-old daughter, Janiyah Saltmarshall, and held on $2 million bond, has been cleared on all charges after prosecutor’s office determined that charges were “erroneous."

Kirsten West Savali

The Root

7/5/17

Loving note that proved baby Effie's mum and dad weren't monsters

A poignant note from heartbroken young mother Carla Andrews was tucked into the family’s photo album as she faced last Christmas Day without her seven-month-old daughter Effie.

Sue Reid

The Daily Mail

5/5/17

Huber family hopes new bill will stop wrongful child abuse allegations

A misdiagnosed medical condition which resulted in Andrew Huber being wrongfully accused of abusing his then-infant daughter Kenley gained the Huber family public attention in 2013. Now, almost five years later, the Hubers are working with a congresswoman to ensure no other family is separated due to misinformation.

Kelly Schafler

The Courier

4/19/17

Child abuse charge dropped against Fort Collins EMT

Prosecutors have dismissed the child abuse charge against a Fort Collins EMT, quashing a scheduled retrial after learning the jury in December was on the brink of acquitting the suspect, records show.

Jason Pohl

Coloradoan

1/25/17

The Shaken Baby Martyr

Top brain doctor who was struck off for controversial claims speaks out on how jailed parents could be innocent

Sue Reid

Daily Mail

12/10/16

Ruling alters legal landscape in NY shaken-baby cases

For the first time, a New York appellate court has ruled that evidence once used to convict people in shaken-baby cases may no longer be scientifically valid.

Steve Orr and Gary Craig

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

11/16/16

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