Historical Verdict in Child Custody Case

[DaveA]

CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) - Historical Verdict in Child Custody Case
A seven-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina boy was at the center of a Mecklenburg County courtroom drama on Friday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy who has a history of being beaten by his parents was initially awarded custody to his aunt by a judge, in keeping with child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible.
The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out "they also beat me". After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him. After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Carolina Panthers, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.

[Jbb]

Go Falcons....lol

[YeLLowBoaT]

now thats just cold.

[~FM]

I fell for that one right to the end. We need a self-disgust smiley. :idea:

[DaveA]

CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) - Historical Verdict in Child Custody Case-
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".....the judge granted temporary custody to the Carolina Panthers, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone."
Once again, the boy's decision was confirmed today when the Carolina Panthers (aka the Carolina Can't-thers) lost to New Orleans 31-6.
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