MATTER OF LINDA S.


148 Misc.2d 169 (1990)

In the Matter of Linda S., a Child Alleged to be Abused and Neglected. Luis S. and Another, Respondents.

Family Court, Westchester County.

August 22, 1990


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Marilyn J. Slaaten, County Attorney (Adam Bradley of counsel), for Westchester County Department of Social Services, petitioner. Stuart I. Fisher for respondents. Lucille Oppenheim, Law Guardian.


HOWARD SPITZ, J.

With the ever-increasing tide of cases charging child sexual abuse, the court is called upon to again determine whether a child must be protected from her alleged abuser, a trusted parent. Each endangered child becomes a fresh challenge to the legal system to render essential protection to the child, while balancing the countervailing rights of the accused.

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