Torn Family Trust is pleased to announce that the Michigan Innocence Clinic at the University of Michigan Law will handle the appeal of Josh Burns’ 2nd Degree Child Abuse conviction. The Michigan Innocence Clinic specializes in working to overturn wrongful criminal convictions that are not based on biological evidence (DNA).

Today, approximately 80 Torn Family supporters gathered peacefully this afternoon to protest and raise awareness of the issues surrounding the diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome (also known as Abusive Head Trauma).

We are finalizing preparations for the June 17 Burns Support day in Ann Arbor. Click here (pdf) for details outlining the purpose of this event, as well as information on where the event will takes place and what will be happening. Please consider attending this event to show your support for Josh and Brenda and raise awareness about this important issue.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful supporters who faithfully pray for our families, and are passionate about pursing justice for Josh and so many other falsely accused families.

Parental rights hearing in disputed abuse case in Howell

Direct link to video here.

What: Burns Support Day
When: Wednesday, June 17th, 1:30-3:30
Where: U of M Mott Children's Hospital

Josh Burns has now been in jail 46 days for a crime he never committed. His wrongful conviction and imprisonment have further separated him from his wife and continue to separate him from his precious daughter whom he has not seen, held, touched, played with or spoken to for over one year.

After more than a decade of vicious debate, Shaken Baby Syndrome or SBS (now referred to as Abusive Head Trauma or AHT in the medical community) is receiving increased media attention. Earlier this month, The Washington Post published an investigative series written by Debbie Cenziper on the controversial topic of SBS titled: Shaken Science: Prosecutors build murder cases on disputed SBS diagnosis.

March 15, 2014 marks the beginning of Josh and Brenda’s battle to keep their family whole. One year later, March 19, 2015, marks the beginning of Josh’s incarceration and the further tearing apart of the Burns family. As we reflect back over the past year, the heartache, tragedy and injustice seem unbearable. But the year was also filled with glimpses of hope.

Protestors support father sentenced to a year in jail after being convicted of felony child abuse

WXYZ investigative reporter Heather Catallo reports on CPS jurisdiction claims.