Corey Micciolo's mother called CPS 100 times to report father’s alleged abuse | Cuomo

Christopher Gregor, charged with murdering his 6-year-old son, allegedly forced the child to run on a treadmill because he was "too fat." Autopsy reports show Corey Micciolo died from blunt force trauma and lacerations of the heart and liver. Corey Micciolo’s mother, Breanna Micciolo, reported the suspected abuse to Child Protective Services over 100 times in 18 months, but no action was taken. Jessica Pryce, author of "Broken: Transforming Child Protective Services,” joins NewsNation's "CUOMO" to discuss.
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[@jdoveyk9422]

Mother should sue CPS.

[@Sheba8.]

I agree. Don't let them away with this absolute evil behaviour and attitude towards our children. It's a sadistic twisted organisation child protection services! What's protection in their satanist book. England is exactly the same. Child social services are not to be trusted.

[@trueheart1372]

qualified immunity

[@barbaradonlin3675]

She is. She has 2 big lawsuits going

[@hannahcabana5403]

​@@trueheart1372🎯

[@gointothedogs4634]

SHE IS. That's why they won't and can't speak to Chris Cuomo, which I would think he'd understand.

[@lilymiller3522]

Push AND PLEASE DO NOT STOP ! Hold CPS accountable! This is happening too much ! Who’s protecting the children??!!?!!

[@user-zr4vv3ps4e]

Maybe some of these workers are strange themselves.

[@hannahcabana5403]

It's not just CPS. It's the judge, the police and the whole NJ officials that are corrupt.

[@Painting866]

If you think dcf isn’t full of child abusers then you are naive.

[@dianeivanoff6312]

She was clean for a long time. Holding that over her head was bs to begin with. Sickening!

[@yellowdayz1800]

It is a messed up system

[@hannahcabana5403]

Breanna was still doing meth when Corey was alive. She only became clean after Corey passed away. She admitted it herself in her court statement. Her cellphone records showed that she asked her boyfriend to supply her a bag of meth on the last day she dropped Corey at his dad's🤷‍♀️

[@IstandwithKenya]

@@hannahcabana5403don’t care! The bruises were still reported by the teachers too. No freaking excuse! They should have given custody to foster care temporarily until he could be investigated and taken seriously. Corey would still be alive !

[@yellowdayz1800]

@@IstandwithKenya exactly. Chris is a pschopath!!

[@Ad-Lo]

@@IstandwithKenya you may not care, but the FACT is that she was an active addict. Independent of what else wasn’t done.

[@mattmoeller1105]

You would think that after a certain amount of calls, CPS would take it more seriously.

[@itchysheets1222]

They just ignore harder sounds like

[@jerseyjessicapr]

that and the father's dad was a retired state trooper

[@alisonfowler8193]

And the photos to prove it, she had so many pictures of his injuries. 💔

[@chrisv.4071]

It seems this happens way too often

[@lilymiller3522]

They tell us that” if we see something, to say something!”….. NO ONES LISTENING !!!!!!

[@chartmann43]

Exactly!

[@claudiakenworthy6050]

Obviously

[@rrussell9731]

See something, say something is essentially propaganda. Why? Because if it's them you're "saying something" about they'll turn on you.

[@cindyrogers107]

OMG, 100 times. Maybe some CPS people need to go to jail.

[@user-ie1vf5sv3j]

Exactly! Judge included.

[@traceygiles3972]

Agree...they should all be held accountable...from the bottom to the top. But this trial outcome has alot riding in it and I'm not so sure he will be found guilty of murder. He has the top dog Michael Baden testifying that Corey had sepsis. The coroner also testified in favor of OJ and I believe the west Memphis 3 murderers. So when you have a high profile...paid alot man like this in the stand in your favour...anything can happen.

[@ryzack1012]

It's sad because I assume she was terrified of the ramifications for going against the CPS orders and having to give her kid back to the dad.. this is why they need to actually LOOK at the details and not just what's on paper.

[@quinnmcdonald3763]

CPS failed this young boy.

[@ryguyca]

Absolutely! We want answers! This system needs to be held accountable!

[@PrairieJen]

The response of CPS in Corey's case, is standard in America. Just look at all the horrible news about Illinois DCFS.

[@GingerNinja1]

Look what happened to little AJ Freund!! Thankfully though, of the two cases workers charged, one was finally found guilty!

[@gointothedogs4634]

happens everywhere, and the courts return the children back to the abusers.

[@joyslove3858]

That poor, sweet little boy. You can tell from the treadmill video that he was terrified, yet trying his hardest to please his monster of a father. I agree several people could have had a hand in preventing this abuse and death.

[@carolecampbell8813]

Right, I wonder if all the time he lived at grandparents house with dad he never was given bruises and that only started when they moved to apartment. Oh sure which is worse, abuse that was noticeable for over a year that this extraordinarily involved gramps saw but did nothing or it was all in the months after they moved. I could be wrong but that many calls almost had to be longer than those few months. Grandpa said no he hadn't seen treadmill video as he didn't want to see "him being mistreated"?

[@mlb1818]

Watching this video is heartbreaking. Unbelievable, dad needs to be locked up for a long time what an animal.

[@rachelarispe442]

Cps should held accountable 100000000000000000000000000000001% and everyone involved that just dismissed it like if it was nothing.

[@bibit3856]

This is extremely disturbing and sad.

[@jessicashearer8326]

I want to know WHY was this mother dismissed? This whole case is a complete failure for this poor mom and son.

[@toriahmyworld]

​@@booklover6403they discriminate her for her history of drug use but she is already sober. Yet, authority are blind for the father's multiple criminal record which includes assault.

[@barbaradonlin3675]

More than likely bc the grandfather was in law enforcement for 25+ years. Definitely had pull

[@sharron-6540]

​@booklover6403 she was clean, she wasn't an addict!!, listen to the trial read up on the case!!!, he also had drug charges. She did a programme and passed all court ordered drug tests. There is also info out there ( I do not know how true this is) that when she got pregnant at 16 he was 21or 22 that it was one time and not consensual and this let to her abusing drugs!!, not an excuse but if she was assaulted by him at that age and pregnant had a baby at 17 its not easy, nobody is perfect but she was a good mum and Corey clearly loved her, he was never neglected or abused in her care, she had him for years. She also had joint custody of him with this monster!!!.

[@jerseyjessicapr]

@@sharron-6540 That is correct. he told her no one would believe her about the SA because she was an addict. and yeah, his father was a retired state trooper so he was highly favored. which is why they allowed Corey to live in a 1 million dollar house with a murderer

[@melistasy]

😮 ​@@jerseyjessicapr

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

How dare she the mother was ignored 😭😭 Justice for Corey

[@loloca]

Omg this poor child was so not given a chance 😭! They have failed this child!!!!😭😭😭!!!

[@Lizzypatt]

Unbelievable that they can have such deaf ears and have these consequences. Breaks my heart to see a child suffer with awful parents

[@tommyaudio]

this lady said she trained people in these departments responsible, but can't explain why they ignore 100 calls!? they DGAF, that's the explanation. and why she couldn't elaborate

[@Hello-nt7so]

Because this sick monsters father was a cop

[@carolecampbell8813]

That's what I believe. After all someone who worked for homeland security couldn't have something like this in their home. You just KNOW it has to be better than going back to mom as primary custody after rehab. I mean you know there's no comparison jn the better home, RIGHT? BRUISES on your son all the time now well daddy couldn't be doing that!! He's in college to be a teacher. Haven't we all had a teacher with the demeanor this guy seems to project? 😮

[@ruthpetetson3927]

The sweet precious soul of a child paid the price of the sins of others.

[@janeclayton151]

Please keep shining a bright spotlight on this. CPS needs to have charges brought against them for dereliction of duty & negligence, that is the only thing they will understand. This innocent child was FAILED desperately. Children's lives are at stake.

[@davnbull]

It took multiple attorneys and tens of thousands of dollars to keep my step kids safe from their dad. CPS was a waste of time and did nothing

[@Amandabrown83]

Sad, 100 times! They failed this child!

[@gaylavogel4335]

COREY WAS FAILED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Justice for Corey!♥️♥️♥️

[@lisalastnamesmith]

WHY? Because they didn't believe her or take her seriously.

[@starletkittycat]

Thank you, Chris. Please keep up on this. This is a story that just wrings my heart. 💔

[@linnkeppen6078]

makes me sick

[@CooCooCachoo]

Those photos range across the two years Christopher was in Corey's life. For the grandfather to get in the stand and say he didn't watch the treadmill video because he didn't want to witness the one time Corey was mistreated🤦🏼‍♀️ how did the grandparents not see this and why weren't they questioned about it? Wtf

[@toriahmyworld]

They only got full custody of Corey when he was 5.

[@barbaradonlin3675]

​. What does that mean. The abuse started when Chris came into his life Thank God Breanna has all those pictures

[@CooCooCachoo]

@@barbaradonlin3675 if grandpa was "getting him off to school and unloading the backpack every night" he was involved enough to see injuries and bruises.

[@barbaradonlin3675]

@@CooCooCachoo He wasn't being abused Yet I t started when he moved to Barnegate that's an hr away from the grandparents

[@jordanhawkins5749]

They need to see what tf their monster did! He deserves to have no one supporting him when he goes away for life!!

[@amymiller8964]

The father needs to go to jail for the rest of life.

[@ASB412]

He will. His case is, well, he has nothing, I’ve never seen so many bruises and welts 😞

[@tylagarcia4091]

So sad 😞

[@sarahmelissa4253]

Harmony Montgomery, Gabriel Fernandez, Corey Micciolo. I'm sure there are WAY more out there! CPS needs to do better!

[@hannahcabana5403]

Christopher is the son Mr. Homeland security and a retired NJ cop. The reason why Corey and his mom were ignored was because they were considered as the "nobodies" when compared to the Gregors. Christopher used to refer Breanna as "trashy"

[@christinalee5806]

Thank you Chris for bringing this story to light. CPS could’ve stopped this abuse if they had taken every case seriously. This entire case just broke my heart.

[@user-cr1pm3rt6i]

Secondly, anyone that ignored the signs, ignored the mom, ignored this baby boy... y'all need to be in prison for life.

[@annabelchristensen7481]

Corey’s Mum should absolutely sue CPS Just because she had a drug problem, doesn’t mean she should be judged or not listened to This is truly sad + NOT RIGHT on any level Someone needs to pay up, besides the father, who should be in prison 4 life

[@mikkiedwards6044]

The saying all kids need their father needs to be changed to all kids need good fathers. And also when it comes to mothers the same applies.

[@brandonsnyder7624]

Worked for DCFS in illinois for 3 months and i had to quit due to the lack of organization and massive disfunction. Training is less than adequate.

[@redcharm6173]

And I hope she sues the he!! out of CPS.

[@ALMT1621]

There is absolutely zero excuse period. Zero. Period. Child welfare stuff is jacked up. Period. There are good social workers but way more that are not than that are good and trust worthy. We have jacked up government who over reaches in areas and then neglects terribly in others. Sad. Very sad. People need to be held accountable that was suppose to take action and didn’t. Period.

[@ashleyduckworthyt3224]

I agree 100%

[@barbaradonlin3675]

RIGHT. So instead of our Govt giving our money to illegal immigrants How about spending it on recouping cps..social services...social workers etc for the sake of our children. There has been far too many child abuse cases I really Hope someone stays on this Here's a thought all the parents whose children died bc of cps should get together & start marching & protesting LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD When are our children's voices going to be Heard

[@yolandahebert2350]

No doubt. My family has had the similar experiences with the DPS. They only take children when there is no threat of retaliation from family members. They are notorious for turning a blind eye.

[@briannaoxford863]

This dad is a BULLY!!!

[@dianehoelscher7426]

We had to rescue our grandson. CPS failed to respond - I wrote every Texas legislator and we were lucky- one responded and forced them to listen

[@lindatohara6438]

Good for you for stepping in !

[@woodfairy7051]

Yes! Good for you! But most importantly your grandson. 💕 CPS & LE have ignored me also. I also had photos & video. Thank you for sharing as I know I can now take it to a higher power! 💯

[@GingerNinja1]

Reported 100 times!! That's just unacceptable! This case is too similar to AJ Freund (in regards to DFCS.) 😭 Two of the case workers for AJ were charged. One was cleared of all wrong doing & the other one, Carlos Acosta, was fired & later found guilty! The state failed them miserably. May they both rest in paradise. 🤍 🏝🕊

[@manslayerchick]

We want answers and we want him locked up

[@luzcobb6451]

Sue them!!! keep pushing for this story to have all these people accountable !!!

[@LunaBobbi]

This poor Kid 💔 the suffering he went through

[@MySkinnydip]

I feel that one of the reasons he kept abusing the boy was because nobody paid attention to Breanna. He even felt brazen enough to abuse in public. He had no fear!

[@ASB412]

His mother wasn’t a drug addict. She has some substance abuse issues (from being assaulted by the defendant when she was 16, probably) She has been clean for years and Corey was always safe with Breanne’s mother. The fact that they gave this little boy to people he barely knew is so strange. His father, David the retired cop, had connections.

[@jenhopkins8867]

He should receive charges each time Bre, reported the abuse and it is on record. I don’t understand why all of the abuse that happened in the year Gregor had custody is just ignored and he doesn’t have to pay for that. He should be charged for each time it was reported and sentenced accordingly. He should never walk free again!

[@amangiseneviratne6017]

Heart breaking. Such a beautiful boy.

[@lindawilkie1839]

LIFE IN PRISON. NO PAROLE.

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

Finally you guys are actually doing something for children being abuse like this 😭😭😭

[@erinzeigler]

I've said too much on here already, but I just want to say one more thing and it's beside the whole point, but this little boy was one of the cutest little kids I've ever seen💙

[@chartmann43]

Wow! I haven’t seen all these photos of Corey… 😢😢😢that poor baby and momma.

[@dhananjaniesathkumara]

My heart breaks watching this video and the bruises. The god will keep you in his loving care sweet Corey. Such a sweet boy 😢

[@jenniferr9564]

Mother needs to sue the state. They did not pay attention to her pleas. They listened to the father's lies. The child should have been evaluated by a child psychologist

[@trixiec4880]

The mother wasn't the only addict, the father was also as he had past convictions of drug charges, he also had past assault and robbery charges. It infuriates me to see any concern for the mother's rights be written off at "oh well, she's an addict". Just because someone struggles with addiction does not mean they should lose their value or voice as a human being. The only reason this malignant narcissist got custody of this child born from the rape of his mother at 16 by this POS is HIS daddy is well connected in our very corrupt government with his long career in law enforcement and homeland security. I wonder how grandpa feels now.

[@veronicasmith5657]

I personally had to deal with Child Protective Services/Family Court in the 80’s and 90’s and in some ways it has improved but new problems have emerged! I would do anything I can to assist with any changes that are necessary!! #Justice for Corey 🙏⚖️😢

[@roseannawilson82]

Worst part is it wasnt only her reporting this little boys teacher even reported her concerns!

[@assilemisawesome]

The mom wasn't even using illegal drugs during any time she tried to report the abuse. I feel sorry for her!

[@catalinalongoria2514]

Chris Gregor was not in Corey's life his first four years. There was only a problem in the last 2 years of Corey's life. This precious child suffered the beatings beginning at the age of 4 & more so the last year and a half of his life. The mother was sixteen and Gregor was 21 when he raped her. He has a long criminal record of violence. Her error was contacting him when Corey was 4 years old & the purpose was to seek child support. The court ended up giving them equal custody which meant neither parent pays child support, thus the torture began. On Corey's last day, Gregor ruptured his sons' internal organs. Listen to the testimony given by the pathologist. No ONE listened to his mother's plea for help. The bruises went ignored by both the judge who granted Gregor custody and CPS. Corey's dad had him on a treadmill.....now Corey has his dad on a treadmill. Rest in peace Corey.❤ Much love to his mother and family. May Corey's death not be in vain.

[@rosannajacksonwright927]

Thank you

[@axemangang1584]

CPS exnored the mother's concerns due to her background. Hope this POS gets life and CPS is held accountable.

[@jenniferr9564]

Dad's parents were covering for him and financially helping him .

[@JessPryce1]

Heartbreaking case 😢

[@AudieTheMastiff]

IA investigation needs to be opened up!!! Thank you!!!!

[@abigailgonzalez9563]

Image that kid could’ve gone to foster care and be alive today !

[@writerconsidered]

I think the underbelly is what drove this dismissal. CPS is constantly understaffed, overworked, underpaid. So anytime they can dismiss a drug addict and move on to more important cases (In their mind) they will just to try and keep things going. They are trying to patchwork a dysfunctional system together. That kind of chaos mistakes are going to happen. Not an IF but a when.

[@brendac7101]

Poor kid 😢 My heart aches 💔

[@adrialee8149]

Bc she had a problem with drugs at one time they disregarded everything. The difference in the way they investigate crimes and deaths involving addicts is despicable.

[@Hopdog230]

This poor baby.

[@ArtOg-pt4jm]

Hey i have a tip for anybody who hears the word "complex." Replace it with the word "corrupt." You're welcome.

[@carolecampbell8813]

I thjnk that grandpa's work history influenced CPS to much. He seems a very forceful guy with jobs he got to stand over others. I think he did it at home also after listening to him for almost an hour and then his wife. He was a force to be reckoned with. Son didn't fall far from the tree. He seemed a perpetual student who was now studying to be a teacher. Man can't fit into law enforcement so he is going to dominate children. Mom, well I mean the fact she raised him till she was going to rehab alone without daddy means nothing when we can give daddy custody as his family has had an employee in homeland security. This kid is fine right? The judge, CPS and anyone else involved allowed their prejudice to over ride actual proof this child was not safe. Sad a mother who was trying to save her son while getting her life back on track was ignored and denied she had reason to be concerned.

[@Ad-Lo]

All those photos!!! 😮😮😮

[@belvianester6241]

This makes me sick

[@user-jt5yo8bs3q]

Harmonys case was same cps judge Failed her

[@elizabethlacky6068]

🎯

[@ElectricAngel181]

Chris Thank you for your passion and dedication in these horrible inexcusable cases. This beautiful smart little boy had so much life to live . It's heartbreaking 💔 😢. Keeps me awake at nite .#Justice for Cory Miccilo ☦️🕊🙏🏼🙌😇💙🩵

[@lynetteeaster2918]

The same thing happened with Harmony mom had been an addict and they gave her to her dad who was an addict beat her to death! He only wanted her for her monthly check!!! 😭

[@michellejames5953]

This so called “Dad” is disgusting

[@chartmann43]

CPS really needs to either get the funding they need or close up shop! Idk if it’s funding or even funded! But it’s got to get better!

[@sharron-6540]

Mother was clean and sober and had joint custody of Corey, these people have blood on their hands, coreys mum did everything she could to try and protect her son and she was ignored. Chris had drug charges against him, he had other charges against him bit i believe because he father was ex law enforcement this carried weight with the judges with cps and coreys mum was ignored!!!. May the mother sue all of them.

[@kimplohocky5301]

What about the fact she was sexually assaulted by the defendant when she was 16 and he was 21? There is a video of her telling this story. She said there is an investigation ongoing but I guess they couldn’t bring this up at trial. That’s how she got pregnant and the only reason the defendant found out where she was was when she filed for assistance and they automatically contacted him for the child support.

[@maryluzuribe3202]

i agree with you 100, thank you for everything you do .

[@bourjoism3917]

Thank so much Cuomo..🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@wolfgangwoldt1941]

Did it have anything to do with the defendants father's law enforcement affiliations 🤔🤔🤔

[@gointothedogs4634]

DUH

[@wolfgangwoldt1941]

@@gointothedogs4634 I WAS being facetious 🙄

[@claudiakenworthy6050]

They ignored her because she is an addict. How is that called? Oh yeah, prejudice

[@kikidoll7101]

Great reporting Chris. If there is ever bias have a mandated reporter (ie:teacher) or perhaps a trust witness such as a grandparent make the report. The mom has a civil case for sure.

[@jeaninea5029]

Both grandparents could have made a huge difference but seems to have done nothing to keep him safe. The police testified they did a “welfare check” and noted the bruises and did nothing.

[@12crime]

How can we help

[@gingerspeidel-ys6et]

Sadism

[@frankpasano2070]

Thanks for coming on board Chris. This case needs a high profile voice to make things happen.

[@user-gp9kk3fq5g]

What a creep..poor child. He has the worse father in the world..he should of never met him, he would prob be still alive

[@vmw4444]

That monster needs to get the D penalty. Unfortunately, NJ doesn't have the D penalty so he should get life without parole with no protective custody. This trial is taking way too long he is obviously guilty.

[@bellagrace1260]

Hold them responsible. I'm going through this right now in the UK and my son is with the sociopath abuser.... dad. He's abused 3 of my children force fed bags of chilli thrown at walls the one he's got custody of he had cutting cannabis plants down at age 6. Social services and police didn't even interview my children and covered it all. Made it so I had no chance in court and gave him custody. The 2 I still have are now diagnosed with ptsd. There's ongoing abuse I have proof of yet no one in Hull UK will do anything. Hold them responsible il make sure to get them in jail when the truth comes out.

[@Calinotch06]

pure evil

[@connieleeny1030]

Keep pressure on the issue: court system and CPS

[@Jess_Kozak]

Dyfs isnt for reunification. I struggled with addiction in nj and my dad and at the time was his girlfriend offered to let my little boy stay with them. The next day allegedly my son had lice and my dads girlfriend and her daughters took my son to paul Kimble hospital. For lice where dyfs was called on me. They immediately wanted me to give my dad and her custody because he has a nice house and what my dads now wife her name is K didnt know was i got paper work of all the hours they spent investigating my case and every time they spoke with k and her 2 daughters they were always lying and making up stories on me.

[@DeborahNolan-tx2ym]

His mother tried her best to protected him and CPS failed her and so did his grandparents.

[@coolgaga77]

I think they should do a forensic audit on every jurors phone.

[@tiffandfam7466]

Seeing the pictures breaks my heart 😩 he should still be here 😭