FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26, 2025
Official San Diego CAD logs for the May 1 and September 4, 2025 incidents classify them as civil assists with no criminal implications. Despite Los Angeles County filing kidnapping charges against Giselle Smiel, San Diego's records confirm no crime…
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Inside People v. Smiel: When Process Becomes the Story
October 28, 2025
Giselle Smiel faces five felony charges, including kidnapping, after picking up her child at a San Diego school. Her defense argues that the charges lack legal basis due to improper venue and insufficient evidence. Concerns about ADA violations and a…
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Paper Crime Scene: How a County Line Turned a Custody Dispute Into a Felony Case
October 19, 2025
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…