Surprise Falkenberg Emergency Hearing - Mom Messing Up A Monitored Return

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[@kristinreynolds577]

I have so much respect for this Judge! He took time out of his vacation to hear from the attorneys so that child didn’t have to spend one more minute in an unsafe environment. Thank you to all who help keep children safe, even from their own parent. Sad sad sad. 🥺🥺🥺

[@carlpotter007]

This judge did the right thing - immediately in comparison judges who push things off 3 weeks or more. The judge said - TODAY. Thank you judge! 😀

[@donnapevey4672]

A judge wouldn't put off a ruling because it's an emergency hearing.

[@girlloveshemp642]

After watching 3-4 of these hearings, I want to know why someone would present themselves at a hearing from bed. That looks so disrespectful to me. Get your butt off the bed and go sit at a table. Attending a hearing lounging in your bed is not the way to go. Is anyone else bothered by this?

[@rosebattista]

Yes it is bothersome. But in this case it is the least of mom's offenses. I am also bothered that her son was laying in the bed next to her listening to this whole tragic hearing. 😢

[@britg8567]

This poor kid. I am absolutely horrified this mom had this 10 year old listening to this hearing. My goodness, this little boy just cannot win when his mom is his decision maker.

[@melissamazure9236]

She’s the mother the burden is on her as a parent to get her sh!t together! No one else’s

[@jsthecat]

Any mother that puts her need for a man above the needs of her child, fails to protect her child and sabotages his medical and mental health care should never have the child in her care. This makes me sick 😢

[@readg4fun]

IMO Many parents do this.

[@North_West1]

If mom can’t act like safe parents when CPS is still watching…no hope after case is closed.

[@hollies5841]

Exactly ​@@North_West1

[@rebeccacamp481]

This Mom has the "ANY man is better than NO man" syndrome! She makes me sick. She's probably telling him its his fault he cant stay home because he told on her. I pray she cant reproduce 😢

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

She's a selfish, sick ticket. Poor kid 😢

[@SandiL-]

20:13 AGREED! Mom has no care or concerns about protecting her child. She put that angel in harm’s way and actively tried to keep it hidden from anyone who could provide safety and shelter for that child. I’m so glad that the child had the opportunity and ability to speak out against his abusers. Both mom and boyfriend should be jailed for abusing that innocent angel. It’s horrifying that mom can be so non-reactive during this hearing. I would have been at minimum a sobbing mess if my child was harmed or taken away from me and that boyfriend would have been put under the jail for laying a finger on my child.

[@justanothersmith6012]

Same! Why do these parents even want the responsibility of a child when it’s not conducive to their lifestyle? So much energy spent hiding and lying when they could let the child go to a better home and the parent would be free to do as they want. It’s not because they love them because a loving mom would not do this , IMO. We were foster parents for a long time and I still don’t understand.

[@rosannerobinson954]

Da😊

[@dellahicks7231]

​@@justanothersmith6012 Could it have to do with benefits they receive? We see so much of this where I live in Canada, and essentially most of them do it because they are drunk or high having sex, so "What's protection?" They also get paid well by the government for each child, plus all the other benefits, housing, food, clothing etc. We had one child, I am disabled, my husband worked at the same job for 30+ years, just retired, we knew we could only afford one child, people are having more children than they can care for! Bless you and your family for fostering children that need that love & support.

[@Katrina-je2kp]

​@@justanothersmith6012Money always money

[@valerie362]

I appreciate your animations, the one with the blue legs was spot on. Mom's ridiculous! They're not asking much of her, the main issue is the men she's around. How hard is it to stay away from losers.

[@ts7901]

Glad the judge stood up for the kid.

[@tvmom]

Wow. When she said Christian was there, the entire group looked so sad all at once.

[@patriciaevans5906]

True….

[@wowyathink5982]

That was the final nail in the coffin. How stupid and ignorant can a person be?!?

[@meganm.912]

How old is he? I missed that

[@tvmom]

@@meganm.912 I missed it too but they kept citing laws pertaining to kids under 12. I was feeling like he was around 6 or 7 but if he has special needs I’m not sure. He whole thing is very sad.

[@patriciaevans5906]

@@meganm.912 I could be wrong but I thought I heard he was 10….but I’m not for sure.

[@huxy6719]

If miss Acosta ever needs a babysitter, she could always ask mum and her boyfriend, since she thinks they aren't a danger to children. Smh

[@readg4fun]

Isn’t it her job to advocate for her client? I agree that with you.

[@amosfrench7169]

i agree with what your saying but like the other reply isn't it the job of an attorney to fight for their client like she did? yes its sick and with all these attorneys being brought to light from hearings broadcasted on youtube tells me that some these attorneys don't get hired very often lol

[@huxy6719]

@amosfrench7169 yes unfortunately that's true. It was more a comment of what I was thinking. I just couldn't do that job when it involves potentially placing children in harms way. Somebody's got to do it. It just wouldn't be me.

[@scrumps101]

I’m sorry but if you so much as look at my child sideways you are OUT. Lay a solid finger on my child and I will call law enforcement faster than you can walk out the door. As a single mom I never introduced my child to any man that I dated. The only man my child ever met was the man I married and we are celebrating or 20 Year wedding anniversary this year. I don’t see why parents involve their children in relationships unless they are well aware of it lasting and it being a permanent situation. It too risky and children’s hearts are tender. This mom doesn’t deserve that child.

[@DemonsSister]

OMG...the child LISTENED to all of this? That is unconscionable! That mom should absolutely lose her parental rights.

[@peggybaby0894]

I’m 44 years old and crying like a baby! 😢 First I have to say I’m really proud of the team looking out for this little boy. I wish and pray for 18 years in the system that just one person would have recognized my mental health deteriorating and spoke up for me. People in positions of power need to understand that even though physical wounds are horrendous but they’ll heal. It’s the mental and emotional that doesn’t for a long long time. I just hope he gets to be somewhere that someone sees him as the light he is and nurtures and encourages him into adulthood. Any parent the does it themselves or allows emotional and verbal abuse needs to know they’re changing the very person their children will become. It will change how they feel about themselves, their ability to be successful, the way they treat other, the way they treat their own children. That’s why we call it generational trauma. Let these kids just be kids. Let them laugh and be silly and not have to ever worry or have to take on the mental load of the adults. ❤😊

[@awkwardautistic]

You don't think pulling a child away from everyone and everything they know and putting them with strangers isn't going to extremely traumatic? It just seems like they could have done more to help the family without removing the child and adding even more trauma.

[@OnTropolis]

@awkwardautistic this "mother" has had resources and services and support out the rear! An extension, an a monitored return that she failed miserably. This child has been mistreated so badly I can't even fathom a person suggesting that she be allowed yet another chance to destroy him. I hope he NEVER goes back to her home

[@awkwardautistic]

@@OnTropolis I commented too early, didn't get the full story... she's a pos.

[@liveformybabies1190]

Here is a stupid question....why do parents fight so hard to keep their child why don't the do EVERYTHING in their power to keep them? I am just baffled by parents who continue to sabotage it. If you can't do the right thing then just give them up to someone who will love them forever.

[@thomasdalton1508]

It's the principle. They don't like anyone taking their child from them on principle. It's a matter of pride. They don't actually care about the child.

[@anythingforselenas806]

@@thomasdalton1508💯💯💯

[@piva1358]

$$$$.IMHO it is all about the money that one gets from the government, housing, SSI benefits , and a number of non-profit agencies as well. And they can keep doing what they want (drugs?) and living with whom they please , as long as the child is breathing... there is a plethora of horrible cases of children being drugged restrained or locked up. Very sad indeed 😢😢😢😢

[@-HeyLyd-]

​@@thomasdalton1508I agree, pride and a sense of ownership. So many parents we see feel that the child is their possession and selfishly don't want to lose 'something that belongs to them.' Many people see parents put up a fight for a child and interpret this to mean that the parent 'must love them or they wouldn't fight so hard.' But that's not the kind of 'love' a child, or any domestic partner, needs; it's selfish and possessive, not loving at all.

[@murtl5595]

And money.

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJama]

48:00 CUE THE AUDIBLE SUCKING IN OF AIR, while my jaw falls on the floor and my eyebrows greet my hairline!! THAT POOR CHILD HEARD THIS HEARING??!!?!!!?!! I have been successfully flabbergasted.

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

I'm not that far in yet, but OMG! Why would she do that? To make him scared or guilty? Please take this little boy away from this self-centered broad.

[@thomasdalton1508]

Amy Harding was a very convincing witness. The child is very lucky to have her as a counsellor. The fact that he asked her to speak to his mother about his concerns shows she has earned his trust. Her testimony made it very easy for the judge.

[@dpofahl]

She’s actually with CASA but I agree, she seems to have a great relationship with the child and is advocating for him in the best way possible!

[@thomasdalton1508]

@@dpofahl I don't know all the acronyms. What is CASA?

[@dpofahl]

@@thomasdalton1508 casa is a court appointed special advocate. They’re volunteer guardian ad litems and they advocate for what the child wants and what’s best for them. They’re extremely helpful in most cases

[@-HeyLyd-]

Agreed. She not only performed very effective questioning to pinpoint the crucial time frame, she was very articulate here about the child's perspective and his change in demeanor. She's actually CASA, but I can see why you thought she was a therapist of some sort because she brought a level of insight to her observations that you don't often see in the average layperson.

[@thomasdalton1508]

@@dpofahl Thanks. I just looked her up - she isn't a volunteer. She's on staff as a case supervisor.

[@Talk-to-the-Pugs]

Wow, please keep us updated on this case. Poor little boy.

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

As entertaining and interesting as these hearings are, it's always sad for the children involved. This irritates me because I made a conscious choice to NOT have children because I feared that I wouldn't appropriately take cate of a child. Some days I feel like I can barely take care of myself. Who do these people have kids when they are not equipped to be a parent 😢

[@rosebattista]

There was a hearing after this. I am not sure what ontropolis titled it but Judge Cathy Morris was filling in for Judge Faulkenberg.

[@danaetscorn9203]

This judge is dreamy!

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

Yeah 😍🔥

[@jonnsmusich]

Appreciate your efforts to bring these to us. Falkenberg inspires confidence in his judicial competence. Counsel Acosta is batting on a sticky wicket, but does a great job on behalf of her client.

[@melindaelswick9552]

One of my favorite judges! I really miss him and judge Lockwood. I would listen to his voice all day long

[@jessicahardin8571]

I love Judge Lockwood so much, he is such a compassionate & caring judge. And yes his voice is so soothing, lol

[@piva1358]

And handsome, too.😊

[@Just_Boo]

Judge Lockwood is one of my top favorite judges! And of course the legendary Judge Manning 😂

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

Yes, two of my favorites.😊

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

​@@piva1358Very!😊

[@kerryadams9100]

Mom cares more about the bf than she does her own son. Judge made the right call.

[@D.J.Trump2024MAGA]

Adults are more important than kids. Children are a burden on people and keep the from enjoying their life. There is nothing wrong with a parent locking a kid in a small room or something for a night if the mom wants to go out to a party or club. A couple Tylenol PM, couple spoonfuls of Benadryl or small cup of Wine and the kid will sleep through it and never know mom was gone.

[@kerryadams9100]

@@D.J.Trump2024MAGA WOW thanks I needed a laugh.

[@CeceliaHill-vt5jd]

​@D.J.Trump2024MAGA are you out of your mind 😂

[@CeceliaHill-vt5jd]

​@@D.J.Trump2024MAGAsorry I thought you were serious 😊

[@patron2022]

I mean look at her 🥸 she’s a slave to that jerk, she puts that monster over her OWN child she’s sick in the head & that poor boy needs to get away from that witch

[@patriciaevans5906]

Absolutely agree about hearsay in CPS cases….child needs to be heard.

[@deusvult2302]

I can't believe the hostile lawyer of "mum", who is "sick" an awful lot missing those appointments. Clearly based of mom messing up not really giving a darn about her obligations I would surely remove ANY minor from her care!

[@lostineggsaisle]

That was mom's lawyer. She had to defend her somehow. That's all she had. Weak technicalities.

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

Mom's attorney did her job. And she obviously gave it her best shot.

[@valerie362]

My word!!!! That's the nicest thing I could type given the answer mom just gave at the end. That poor kid!!!!!!! Ugh! I don't have a lot of set in stone rules for my kids but one is "protect kids, keep them out of adult situations/conversations".

[@justanothersmith6012]

I know that the lawyers for parents in CPS cases are doing their job and I’m not criticizing, I just wonder if they worry about the children. It must be hard for some of them when you know the children aren’t really safe with your client.

[@-HeyLyd-]

I often wonder the same thing. I really appreciate that lawyers are protecting due process rights because our system couldn't function without them. But, personally, I wouldn't be able to settle it with my conscience if I knew that my work was assisting any person in being able to continue harming others.

[@rochellelarie]

The fact mom's attorney can say this is not an immediate danger. The child is being abused by mom's "friend" who has a wrap sheet full of abuse. This does and should qualify as immediate removal. This also does and should qualify as emergency. This "mom" is disgusting and definitely needs some mental help herself.

[@rachelpauley6843]

And I still cannot believe mom let the little boy listen to this entire hearing. She has no parental judgement. He needs to be removed for good. Give him a fighting chance at life… every kid deserves that. Every kid deserves parents- not every parent deserves a child. So sad. And frustrating.

[@slupot]

Exactly. Mom's lawyer scolded the case worker about talking about a court hearing in front of the kid while mom has the kid watching the hearing the whole time!

[@rachelpauley6843]

@@slupot yes- how rich was that moment, which sadly seemed lost on all participants

[@lostineggsaisle]

She even showed him on camera several times. Kay said she cut a lot of it, but you see him on screen around the 36 minutes mark.

[@rachelpauley6843]

Omg it’s not the departments job to work their ass off and prove they deserve their child back!!! That is MOMS job! And mom doesn’t gaf…

[@Delulutrain]

I’m always a bit skeptical with case workers as I’ve seen plenty with their own agenda but this case, I feel like this child is really be neglected, abused and exposed to boyfriend. There is good reason not to be around him, I’d catch charges before anyone put hands on my babies

[@Delulutrain]

I also hate when lawyers or parents blame the department on certain things that should solely be on parents, like him getting sick, transportation or money. Makes me nuts, you are the parent and still should provide and act as such 🤯

[@jefflarsen2713]

Did you see BF at 36.44??

[@Delulutrain]

@@jefflarsen2713 no, I didn’t catch it but will go look. I usually do more listening than watching. I mean, that’s some audacity for mom. clearly isn’t too concerned with getting this dept out of her life. Thanks!

[@MehEmail]

“ caseworkers have their own agenda” 🙄“ I’d catch charges before anyone put hands on my babies” you are a dangerous uneducated delusional nutjob with no self awareness . 🤮😡

[@lostineggsaisle]

​@@jefflarsen2713Kay said it was christian in another comment. I just found it. She said she saw him several times, but cut a lot of it out.

[@chelleglenney156]

OMG Christian is 10 and he is listening. That kills me. I have a son that age and there is nothing they could ask that I wouldn't do. 😢

[@debbiesteffen448]

What’s sad is that her son needs an IDD assessment. This then could come with additional services for him. Some parents have to fight so hard to get services their child needs and here is a mom throwing them away. Then this guy she has around her son. Good lord, another woman putting a man before her child who had to ask for help for himself.

[@rosamariamendoza1466]

Both Miss Zertuche and Attorney Acosta are extraordinary at their jobs!! ❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 All caseworkers should be this prepared and as sharp as she is !

[@stephaniekluth5323]

I adopted out of foster care a 5 1/2 year old. The damage that is done when a child is bounced around is not repairable. My son will be forever affected by the trauma, insecurity, lack of support, and. Love that he was denied for those years. This child is 10 years old. He is in from massive uphill battle to be a productive person in the future. I hope to God that he is excepting therapy and uses it to his full capacity. If he doesn’t, his future looks bleak.

[@rr-lx4kg]

Did not one person on this case notice the half naked man on the bed around 36 minutes. That so called mother is vile . Lying uncaring and that poor child needs safety and love.

[@North_West1]

I wish the lawyers/caseworkers would stop using acronyms and shorthand when parents are present. It sets the parents up to not understand.

[@marieriddel5915]

What the hell is wrong with this woman you have children they come first before anything.

[@heathermariesmith5267]

I got no words

[@InsomniOwl_]

That poor child. 😢

[@joannesmith6740]

If the child’sCPS worker or the GAL can’t quote under oath any “cries” or other important child’s statements undewhy are they even here? That’s their best way of advocating for the child - to share his/her reality.

[@tamaraperras9853]

I just checked, I have watched every video on your channel. 😆

[@Eclecticperspective1]

Completely agree with your rant!

[@bellastella2388]

Idk what it is but I have a special talent I can always pick out who the raggedy bad parent is immediately….

[@kimlerner389]

Christian is not the only person with her. What a damn liar. Whose the naked guy next to her?

[@thomasdalton1508]

When did you see someone next to her? Can you give a timestamp? I didn't notice anyone.

[@LovelyRhodes]

@@thomasdalton1508just a few seconds after 37:00 he covered his face when the camera pointed over. Ironically he was shown as they were talking about his concerns he disclosed which is wildly inappropriate for him to listen to with his mom. I definitely think it’s the son but her lawyer tried to accuse CPS of being harmful to him by bringing up the date for this hearing yet mom let’s him listen to the whole thing. She hasn’t learned anything.

[@thomasdalton1508]

​@@LovelyRhodesThanks! He doesn't look like a ten year old to me. I would guess that's the Mr Cooper they were talking about.

[@Pyramid1261]

Is that the boy? If so why is he shirtless, she's awful

[@saralewis6859]

@@thomasdalton1508 around the 36 point

[@Kassandra66]

The lawyers representing the mother and the father didn't care at all about the child. They should not have lost sight of the child.

[@loosie5224]

This "mom" doesn't want to be a mom to this child

[@carolannlavery]

Wow like this judge poor child 😢

[@flickrennels]

she had her child listen to all this? She’s no parent.

[@TheBevandy]

Who knows what this Mom said to her child after this hearing was over....Lord have Mercy!

[@emo7636]

This mother's lawyer clearly thinks she's a 'bull-dog' attorney, but it's obvious she can't cut it with the big dogs. She's asking really ridiculous questions that I think may come back on her.

[@dellahicks7231]

I thought I was the only one that noticed that. With the young case worker, bottom left (When she testified) with long hair, the mothers attorney likely regretted a couple questions she asked, because those couldn't have been the answers she wanted!

[@PrissyTxTomboy]

29:13 100% AGREE!!! Of course, I agree with 98-99% of your comments, but VERY strongly agree here; and you certainly stated/worded it better than my brain would allow me to do. lol

[@rebeccacannabidragonhogan9545]

I am beyond disgusted that she had Christian in the room the entire time listening to the hearing! She doesn't care about his feelings one bit!!! She seems to just try to use it as a threat or a way to get him to obey or to hurt him!!! Get him out of there now, PLEASE!!!!! That poor child!!!!! Ans shame on Mrs. Acosta and dad's lawyer!!! You want this poor child in that environment?!? The change in him is obvious, and they are trying to minimize and defend it!!!! He is clearly depressed and who knows what else, because she pulled him from counseling!!! 😢💔

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

So incredibly disgusting. I think she had the little boy listening to intimidate him: "see what you did, your getting mommy in trouble." What a sociopathic piece of grabage (mom).

[@rhondadines3287]

Mother didn't shed one tear. 😢😢😢

[@hkburrows]

You can do all of the services in the world, but some people will never make good parents.

[@OrphanAnnie681]

In these cases I try very hard to see the perspective of the parents and understand the effect of the state's intrusion upon their lives and demeanor. But, there are just so many red flags involved here. I believe this child is being emotionally tormented by Ms. Pearson and company and needs to be rescued from her presence immediately!

[@dianeeppley1322]

She wanted Christian to hear the court case because she wanted to put that heavy blame on him…. Because of you, your going to a foster home. What a horrible woman. That sweet boy should not have to feel as though it is his fault for being taken out of the house because things he has told counselors.

[@girlloveshemp642]

That’s so sick!!!! Imagine how that poor boy is feeling and how betrayed he must feel. This is horrible.

[@North_West1]

The kid is laying in bed with mom during court. 😡 Mom wants him not to trust any one on the screen. “If you talk to these people, they’ll take you away” 😡😡😡😡

[@patron2022]

YES 🙌🏼 I am so relieved the judge finally took the poor boy away from that big fore by forehead witch!! He deserves so much better than what life he has had with that monster!! Praying for you Christian 🙏🏼

[@jsthecat]

How low can you get. This mum obviously has no care or love for this boy. No protective behaviours to let him listen to this hearing. 💔

[@rebekah1180]

Why the hell did she let her kid sit in there during the hearing?! 😠

[@OnTropolis]

Because she has no idea what it means to be a parent

[@SuperCelliott]

Can u imagine sitting next to your mentally unstable abusive parent during this? They need to send someone asap

[@cherveny]

i know people will hate me for saying it, but moms lawyer did a great job in advocating for her client especially at the beginning. was left the facts equivalent of a sack of crap and got through at least 75% of the hearing before the facts really overwhelmed her case. to just give a shread of doubt in such a shitstorm is a real talent. all that being said, court obviously made the rigbt decision. kid speaking up, and the total change on behavior are two red flags way too large to ignore. now wonder, will mom try and flee with the kid (ala that georgia case)

[@thomasdalton1508]

Yes, her lawyer did a good job. She managed to get the mother's version of events before the court without having to call the mother (which, I suspect, would have gone very badly).

[@christinerichardson6596]

I agree! Her lawyer is a good one! Even though I was yelling at her 😂! But that doesn't take away from her putting on a very good argument!🤔🤫

[@traceonthecase]

She is very good. I know how the system works in this country and everyone is entitled to an attorney but you could not pay me enough money to EVER get up there and advocate for a situation that puts a child at risk. Maybe she could find a job to put those good skills to use that would protect somebody and not facilitate more abuse. I don't know how some of these lawyers live with themselves. Just my opinion.

[@jaja-cg9yd]

She's an excellent attorney.

[@carolynnroberts]

The 'mother' showed absolutely no emotion throughout, IF the accusations were untrue (which they're not) you'd expect her to have some reaction also she wasn't even bothered that he would be removed that day. Coupled with the fact she allowed him to hear the entire hearing she should abs never get this child back.

[@SydneyBooksMusic]

19:52 mic drop, Acosta!

[@msamuel1964]

Why do they not stipulate from the start that all children must not be present, while evidence is given?! It's ridiculous that it was near the end she was asked who was present. It's just not right, poor boy!

[@BeekoKat]

I am flabbergasted that the mom had Christian listening to this WHOLE hearing.

[@rocannabryant1904]

Good decision Judge

[@conniemaniaci3612]

That child should not have been in the room. Mom’s attorney should have advised mom about that. Prayers for Christian. Poor baby. Shame on mom.

[@okie-in-florida]

Please try to keep up with this !!!!

[@LightInsights]

I'm not defending this mother or any parent who doesn't protect children- with that being said DCYF or whatever they are called in this state is HORRIBLE. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE

[@BIRGITTAQF]

Did you see the half clothed male in mothers bed

[@phobos258]

47:45 the kid was there the whole time?? wow.

[@loosie5224]

so was boyfriend. Shameful

[@lostineggsaisle]

​@@loosie5224Kay said it was her kid in the bed in another comment. I just found it. She said she saw him several times, but cut a lot of it out.

[@loosie5224]

@@lostineggsaisle I saw that. bf is a large black man so it definitely was not bf

[@kayvee9094]

The lazy mother is zooming from bed. She needs an intervention from Judge Bryant;.

[@gingergilbert1347]

So glad he’s getting removed

[@susandodder1664]

So sad, the child is trying to cry out for help!!

[@jefflarsen2713]

Who's in that bed next to mom???36.44 oh it was her son. How awful for him to hear this hearing. Shame on mom!

[@saralewis6859]

that was a man not a 10 year old

[@OnTropolis]

No it's a kid. I saw him a few times in dead air and parts I removed because a kid was on screen and nothing important was being said.

[@rocannabryant1904]

This mother is not putting the safety or well-being of the child first she cares about herself and her worthless child abusing boyfriend

[@lynnefeldman1301]

Wow 😭😭😭😭

[@patriciaevans5906]

Mom doesn’t want to do anything to better her life so she can better her son’s life. If you’re not willing to do everything and more for your child no matter what is asked of you then you don’t deserve a child. And for dad’s attorney where is he? Sounds like neither one is worthy of this child. While I realize she’s doing her job the maybe immature part of me says your client is not fit to be a parent nor should she be…and to have that child there listening to all of this the one thing he will hear is he caused all of this…it’s his fault and that is shameful…that in itself will be something he will probably deal with for a long time. And mom will blame everyone else and tell the child this. Thank goodness for those who advocated for this child and for the judge for listening to the child and putting his needs first….and not a judge who says “well we’re gonna give mom one more chance to work the program and show she can do it and then come back in a month and see how things are going with mom”.

[@loosie5224]

The follow up hearing on this case was heard on Aug 2, 2023. Judge Kathy Morris filled in for Judge Faulkenburg. Looking foreward to OnTropolis featuring it.

[@OnTropolis]

You know I got you!

[@lisajeter9511]

I hope they put Christian back with the previous foster family so he feels comfortable there.

[@lindasutherland9775]

Omg…crappy dad thinks that mother is best placed with crappy mom!!!!!!

[@duneflower8279]

What a heavy weight on a judge. Right decision but sad case

[@DebsMcC69]

I know it’s their job to act on their of their clients but would love to ask the attys that represent these types of parents if they would allow them to care for one of their children for a week… Whilst they should act on their behalf it should be with the best outcome for the child’s safety & welfare, so agree to removals & advise clients of the importance of following court orders & engaging in programs for themselves & children instead of just trying to stop the removal because it would be considered a win. It’s a no win situation unless the child is safe.

[@theoneandonlypussinboots1180]

Ms Acosta is a little too snotty for my liking dude

[@melindaelswick9552]

Yes she seems to have a chip on her shoulder!

[@phobos258]

kind of hard being 1 versus 11 though. you have to speak loudly and sometimes obnoxiously to get your point across. she had a bad set of facts to deal with and did the best job she could. you can tell she was surprised by some of the answers she was getting which means mom was lying to her too.

[@pashminaaa]

@@phobos258 I agree with you. I believe she did a damn fine job of representing her client that didn't give her anything to work with.

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

Agreed re: Acosta. She had a tone, but did the best that she could.

[@slupot]

Was that the abusive boyfriend or the child on moms bed at 37:05 ??? Whoever it was hid behind a pillow real quick!

[@lostineggsaisle]

I'm not sure. I want to say Christian because she kept glaring at him when they were talking about him telling them what the bf was doing.

[@lostineggsaisle]

Kay said it was her kid in another comment. I just found it. She said she saw him several times, but cut a lot of it out.

[@loosie5224]

No. DanShell Cooper is a 220 lb black man.

[@DocBree13]

Thank God for this judge! I’m really disgusted with the mother’s lawyer. I understand the need for defense lawyers, but she didn’t need to take every possible chance to try to prevent the child from being safe, imo. How I feel about the “mother” goes without saying.

[@tayyh1a336]

Lol her lawyer is grasping

[@NiNolascivio]

Of course Dad wants the boy to stay with Mom. How else will he get his commissary. They are using that child for money, it's certainly not because they care.

[@tanya4691]

What does mom lawyer have to say now about mentioning a court date to his client in front of the child,now finding out mom allowed him to listen to the whole hearing. I think at the hearings the judge should ask the parents lawyer if they would allow their kids to spend the night with their client.

[@MehEmail]

Mom is in a motel I think. There is no way that women would have pillow cases that clean looking and white

[@janetklumper6048]

Allowing this sweet boy to listen to this hearing is disgusting!!! Glad for the outcome

[@justanothersmith6012]

@ 36:21 watch mom closely for awhile. How did this not get called out? Did nobody see this? She’s the worst mother right in full view of the court and the public 🤬I pray the police were on notice and waiting outside of that hotel room .

[@lostineggsaisle]

She's glaring at Christian I'm pretty sure. She shows him on camera not long after that. I'm pretty sure it's him anyway.

[@justanothersmith6012]

@@lostineggsaisle Yes! That’s why suggested watching awhile because she was directing her camera at HIM when there was testimony about what he’d said.

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

Woah! That was crazy! Who was that boy without a shirt? Was that Christian? And that death glare she gave him. I know a lot of judges keep an eye on defendants during cases, but man...I don't know how they would not have called that out.

[@readg4fun]

@@lostineggsaisleI didn’t see Christian.

[@chelleglenney156]

​@@readg4fun37:05

[@victoriag5617]

Didn’t Ms Acosta once work with CPS? I remember her in prior cases. Her voice was always so annoying

[@valerie362]

Ok, sorry last comment...WTH?!?!?!?. He's never going to be honest with another adult in his life because that horrible woman is going to say "see, you did this by telling them about Mr Whoever hitting you".

[@saralewis6859]

did anyone else see the man in her bed at around the 36 point on video. The child was there.

[@auntredbee]

They mentioned other children... how many did she lose custody of?

[@canileaveitblank1476]

37:06 Who is the naked person on Misty Pearson’s bed? Is that the Cooper guy???? 37:06 Edit: I just heard MP tell the judge that Christian is in the room with her. That is certainly *NOT* a ten year old boy!! 37:06

[@lostineggsaisle]

I think it is. That's not a person old enough to have multiple cps cases and arrests spanning over several years for all the charges he had.

[@kbtexas2142]

I agree. It's not the guy they were referring to, but it's not a 10-year old boy!

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

​@@kbtexas2142exactly! What the actual eff, mom?

[@parttimenancydrew1698]

The mom doesn't deserve custody of that poor boy. Pulling him out of services along with the change in his overall well being is heartbreaking. She seems more concerned with her own wants and needs

[@pamronning]

There are a ton of requirements here. Get mom on track and add child back in slowly

[@candypowell4334]

At poor child, he needs to be taken away from that horrible mother. She's more concerned about her man than anyone else. That's really sad. And you can tell her boyfriend is standing right next to her. Cause she keeps turning her head.

[@patriciaevans5906]

Also agree about so called mom….you do not put some “man” before your child. That woman has absolutely no expression on her face….she couldn’t care less about that child….her first thoughts are about that bf…….all about herself and want she “wants”. If a child is not listened to then child may stop talking…and I’m all for advocating for your client but I cannot do it at the expense of a child. If you know how to speak to a child and “hear” them…look for signs then a lot of times you can tell when they are not being truthful or not completely truthful. Why didn’t Miss Acosta call mommy dearest? Why Miss Acosta?