Tag:Child Abuse

US Supreme Court Denies Stay of Execution Application in the Nation’s First Shaken Baby Capital Punishment Case

In a statement, Justice Sonia Sotomayor asserted the expert testimony that contributed to Robert Leslie Roberson’s conviction has been called into question but because he didn't present a cognizable federal claim, the court couldn't intervene.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Aurora Councilwoman’s Suit Against Social Worker, Arapahoe County

The 10th Circuit found that the district court didn’t err in its dismissal of the councilwoman’s suit related to false claims of child abuse.

Bill to Require Forensic Reporting Standards for Parental Responsibilities Allocation Investigators Introduced

Lawmakers introduced a bill that would require parental responsibilities allocation investigators to adhere to certain standards.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for July 7

The Colorado Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed the conviction of man on two counts of child abuse resulting in death and one count of accessory to a crime.