Five Years Later: A Father Still Fighting for His Son
Five years after Donovon Lynch was shot and killed at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, his father is still fighting — not just for accountability, but for his son’s name. The legal case may be closed. The review board may be deadlocked. But for Wayne…
Before Discovery. Before Evidence. Before the Truth.
Jeff Reichert's federal civil rights lawsuit faces a potential early dismissal by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, raising significant questions about the legal system governing custody disputes. His case highlights the structural issues within…
Maryland’s Most Vulnerable: The Children Who Died While Systems Failed
Since January 2023, Maryland has reported 140–150 child maltreatment fatalities, highlighting urgent failures in the child welfare system. Despite no dramatic spikes in fatalities, the numbers remain above the national average. Effective reform requires…
Maryland Father Indicted in International Parental Kidnapping Case
A Howard County man faces international parental kidnapping charges for removing his child from the U.S. in violation of custody rights under the International Parental Kidnapping Crime Act. This case highlights the complexity of cross-border custody…
Texas, Parental Rights, and the Expanding Power of the State
A recent opinion piece highlights concerns over child welfare investigations in Texas, emphasizing the need to balance child protection with parental rights. The aggressive state actions can erode constitutional protections, particularly when acting on…
Disability Advocates Condemn New York Court of Appeals and Judge Anthony Cannataro for Denying Disabled Father Access to Justice
On November 19, 2025, New York's highest court dismissed Marc Fishman's appeal for ADA accommodations, claiming it lacked jurisdiction. Advocates decry this ruling as systemic discrimination, highlighting that state courts can ignore federal mandates.…
Paper Crime Scene: How a County Line Turned a Custody Dispute Into a Felony Case
Giselle Farias Smiel stands accused of kidnapping her children, with her case reflecting failures in bureaucratic procedures and communication. A custody dispute escalated into criminal charges due to unverified paperwork from the father. Sealed…
No Warrant. No Order. Just Lies. — The San Marcos School Ambush Exposing Family Court Fraud
On May 1, 2025, in San Marcos, California, heavily armed individuals mistakenly identified as law enforcement attempted to abduct two schoolchildren without legal authority. Their mother, Giselle Smiel, exposed systemic failures in protecting parental…