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A Paper Doesn’t Stop a Bullet. A False Accusation Helps Pull the Trigger.
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May 6, 2026
Three Maryland cases reveal the same systemic failure: protective orders that identify danger but cannot stop it. At the same time, false filings dilute the system’s ability to respond to real threats — leaving children to bear the cost.