Sebastian Rogers’ father sues sheriff, DCS over handling of missing Tenn. teen case

Sebastian Rogers, a 15-year-old with autism and developmental conditions, disappeared from his home in February 2024. His father filed two federal lawsuits against Tennessee's child welfare agency and Sumner County authorities, alleging failures to protect Sebastian despite prior abuse reports. The lawsuits claim the Tennessee Department of Childrens Services closed a 2023 investigation without contacting the father and the sheriff's office mishandled the search for Sebastian, who remains missing with an active Amber Alert and FBI reward.