Show of Support Day: Thursday, March 19th

Josh will be sentenced on Thursday of this week (March 19) by Judge Miriam Cavanaugh at the courthouse in Howell, MI. We have several activities planned for the day as we say farewell to Josh and look expectantly toward the future as his appeals process begins.

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WXYZ investigative reporter Heather Catallo reports on CPS jurisdiction claims.

In an attempt to defend the actions of his office, Mr. William Vailliencourt has issued an official statement on my case as well as the TornFamily.com website that my supporters have created. I would like to address the issues he brings up in that statement.

Mom cleared of abuse claims goes into hiding with baby after CPS continues to demand home visits. Lawyer calls CPS actions "legal terrorism"

WXYZ investigative reporter Heather Catallo reports on CPS jurisdiction claims

“No fair! No fair!” That ubiquitous cry of children rings down through the centuries and across the world. Children seem to possess some innate sense of fairness, at the very least a perception of when they are not being treated fairly. And how do most parents commonly respond? “The world is not fair… learn to deal with it!”

When the Burns initially found themselves facing the accusation of child abuse and the removal of Naomi from their family, they could not forsee all that would be required of them in the battle for their daughter. Once the Burns realized the situation was not a simple misunderstanding and

Josh’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at the district court in Howell, MI. At this hearing the judge will determine how long Josh will be imprisoned. The period of incarceration could range anywhere from 1-10 years. Josh may serve his sentence in the Livingston County Jail or