Child Protective Services
Coverage of Child Protective Services in the Nexus archive.
- Pete Buttigieg’s Ordeal Is a Frightening New Form of Political Harassment
Pete Buttigieg faced a Child Protective Services investigation based on a false child abuse allegation, resulting in a 24-hour separation from his children. The article compares this tactic to 'swatting,' where false 911 calls trigger police raids, and notes both methods exploit state institutions to harass public figures.
- Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
A Michigan couple, Damien and Jessica O'Brien, have been charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse following the death of their 7-year-old son, Casper, who weighed 255 pounds. The child died from dilated cardiomyopathy linked to obesity, with prosecutors alleging he was fed a diet of snack foods and denied proper medical care despite having health insurance.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his 4-year-old twins after an anonymous report alleged he posed a danger to them. Police and child protective services investigated and determined the report was false, with authorities stating it was politically motivated. Buttigieg described the incident as 'among the darkest hours of my life' and highlighted the emotional impact of having his children involved in the situation.
- Buttigieg says family targeted in 'politically motivated hoax'
Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his 4-year-old twin children after an anonymous caller reported false accusations to Child Protective Services (CPS). He described the incident as a 'politically motivated hoax.'
- Women arrested after 2-month-old suffers severe head injury, placed in medical coma, investigators say
Three women were arrested after a 2-month-old child suffered severe head trauma and was placed in a medically induced coma. The infant was found in a home with poor living conditions, including no air conditioning, flies, and rat feces, and was locked in a room with other children. The mothers left the children unsupervised with a third woman, who did not intervene as older children abused the infant.
- Pete Buttigieg and his kids subject to CPS, police investigation after false report
Pete Buttigieg and his children were investigated by police and Child Protective Services following an anonymous false report. Buttigieg is noted as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
- Buttigieg says family targeted in 'politically motivated hoax'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his 4-year-old twin children after an anonymous caller reported false accusations to Child Protective Services (CPS). He described the incident as a politically motivated hoax.
- Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report to CPS
Pete Buttigieg reported being separated from his children after a false report to Child Protective Services. Law enforcement and CPS confirmed the report was unsubstantiated and false.
- Buttigieg says family targeted in ‘politically motivated hoax’
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was separated from his 4-year-old twin children after an anonymous caller reported false accusations to Child Protective Services, which he described as a 'politically motivated hoax' in a Substack post.
- Pete Buttigieg says family investigated over baseless child abuse allegation
Pete Buttigieg stated that an anonymous and baseless child abuse allegation led to a Child Protective Services investigation of his family. He described the separation from his children as 'among the darkest hours of my life' and compared the accusation to 'swatting'.
- Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from children as target of ‘politically motivated’ false CPS report, police say
Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his four-year-old twins after an anonymous report to Child Protective Services, which police determined was false and politically motivated.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his four-year-old twins after an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to them. Police and child protective services found no evidence to support the claim, which Buttigieg described as politically motivated. The incident occurred after he posted family photos online for Father's Day.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his children after an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to them, which police and child protective services found to be false. The report, described as politically motivated, led to forensic interviews for his twins and caused him to spend a night away from them. Buttigieg linked the incident to anti-LGBTQ attacks and noted it occurred after he posted family photos for Father's Day.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his four-year-old twins after authorities investigated an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to his children. Police and child protective services later determined the report was false and politically motivated, with no evidence to support the claims.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was separated from his children after authorities investigated an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to them, which police later deemed false and politically motivated. The incident occurred following Buttigieg's Father’s Day social media post and involved forensic interviews of his twins, with no evidence substantiating the claims.
- Man sentenced to nearly 16 years for assaults that left twin sons with dozens of fractures
A 20-year-old Ramsey County man was sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison for causing 60 fractures in his 3-month-old twin sons through assaults. The judge imposed consecutive terms for the injuries, and the grandmother reported hearing the man scream at the children. He is currently held in Ramsey County Jail and will transfer to St. Cloud Correctional Facility.
- Deputy breaks window to rescue toddler left in car while parents shopped
Deputies rescued a 2-year-old toddler from a hot car in Vancouver, Wash., after the child was left inside while the parents were shopping. The deputy broke the car window to free the child, and the parents were charged with reckless endangerment. The incident occurred on a 92-degree day, with the toddler inside for at least 16 minutes.
- Deputy breaks window to rescue toddler left in car while parents shopped
A Clark County deputy rescued a 2-year-old toddler from a parked car in Vancouver, Washington, after the child was left inside while the parents shopped. The parents were charged with reckless endangerment, and Child Protective Services was notified. The deputy broke the car window to free the child, who had been in the vehicle for 16 minutes on a 92-degree day.
- Deputy breaks window to rescue toddler left in car while parents shopped
A Clark County deputy rescued a 2-year-old left in a hot car in Vancouver, Washington, after the parents were inside a nearby grocery store for 30 minutes. The child was in the vehicle for 16 minutes when the temperature was 92 degrees, prompting the deputy to break the window. The parents were charged with reckless endangerment, and Child Protective Services was notified.
- North Carolina House passes ‘Dominique Moody Safety Act’ to boost state oversight of child welfare cases
The North Carolina House passed the 'Dominique Moody Safety Act' to establish a state-run child welfare escalation team under the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill requires counties to escalate cases involving children with extensive abuse or neglect reports to the regional team, which will override local decisions if needed. The legislation follows the 2025 death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody, who was allegedly beaten, tortured, and starved despite multiple calls to social services.
- I'm 62 and raising 4 adopted grandchildren. I won't be able to retire, but I'm finally able to breathe a little.
Madalyn Conchola, 62, adopted four of her granddaughters due to her children's substance abuse issues. She balances her IT analyst job in healthcare technology with their care, ensuring their stability despite financial strain.
- NC lawmakers hammer state, county officials following ‘horrific’ abuse death of six-year-old
Six-year-old Dominique Moody died in December 2025 after years of abuse and starvation in Charlotte, with her legal guardian and caregivers charged with abuse and murder. North Carolina lawmakers criticized Mecklenburg County's child welfare system for 13 reported abuse cases and systemic failures, including a caseworker's recommendation to remove her being overruled. A review of 58 cases found widespread issues, including insufficient intake questioning and failure to notify law enforcement in abuse cases.
- Furious parents of babies abused by Montessori nursery worker say it is 'horrendous' she was deported after serving just 14 months of eight-year sentence
A Montessori nursery worker was deported after serving 14 months of an eight-year sentence for abusing babies, sparking outrage among parents who call it 'horrendous'. The parents are furious about the lenient sentence and deportation. The incident has raised concerns about child safety and justice.
- Moment teacher who allegedly sexually abused and killed a baby boy he was adopting threatens to 'fight till the day I die' after he was confronted by police
A teacher who was in the process of adopting a baby boy allegedly sexually abused and killed the child. The teacher was confronted by police and threatened to fight until death. The incident is under investigation.
- Boyfriend of teacher accused of abusing and murdering baby they were adopting never hurt or sexually assaulted him, court hears
A court hearing revealed that the boyfriend of a teacher accused of abusing and murdering a baby they were adopting never hurt or sexually assaulted him. The case involves allegations of severe abuse and murder of an adoptive child. The court is examining the evidence presented.
- Chilling secrets of young mom whose two children drowned after she fell asleep on the couch... as horrifying autopsy results are revealed
A young mother fell asleep on the couch, resulting in the drowning of her two children. Autopsy results have been revealed, shedding light on the horrifying incident. The case has raised concerns about child safety and parental responsibility.
- Michigan couple abused their adopted children and locked them in straitjackets and dog cages
A Michigan couple has been accused of abusing their adopted children, locking them in straitjackets and dog cages. The couple's identities have not been released, but the allegations suggest severe physical and emotional abuse. The investigation is ongoing.
- Michigan couple abused their adopted children and locked them in straitjackets and dog cages
A Michigan couple has been accused of abusing their adopted children, locking them in straitjackets and dog cages. The couple's identities have not been disclosed to protect the victims' privacy. The abuse is currently under investigation.
- Mother convicted of battering seven-week-old daughter goes on trial for murder after child died from the catastrophic head injuries two years later
A mother was convicted of battering her seven-week-old daughter and is now on trial for murder after the child died from catastrophic head injuries two years later. The case highlights a tragic incident of child abuse. The mother's actions led to severe consequences for the infant.
- Obese stepmom who 'starved teen daughter to 35lbs' bulges out of wheelchair as she appears in prison cell to enter plea
An obese stepmom appeared in a prison cell to enter a plea after allegedly starving her teen daughter to 35lbs. The stepmom was seen bulging out of her wheelchair. The case involves severe child neglect and abuse.
- Five-year-old girl sobbed 'the bath is too hot mummy' as she was forced into scalding tub of water that killed her by stepmother, court told
A five-year-old girl was forced into a scalding tub of water by her stepmother, resulting in her death. The girl had expressed distress before being placed in the bath, saying it was too hot. The incident was reported to the court.
- Moment teacher 'who sexually assaulted and murdered baby he was adopting' collapsed and wailed 'it's my fault' after being told child was not going to survive
A teacher who was in the process of adopting a baby sexually assaulted and murdered the child, and later collapsed upon learning the baby would not survive. The teacher was told of the baby's dire condition and responded with extreme emotional distress. The incident is a tragic example of child abuse and its devastating consequences.