American Idol's Syesha Mercado Loses Custody of Newborn Baby Months After Son Is Taken Away
E! News has reached out to the Department of Children and Families, which is the custodian of records, according to Warren.Mercado has received an outpouring of support after she accused authorities of racial discrimination in her GoFundMe page, which has raised more than $250,000 to "Bring Ra Home." She wrote that she and her partnerAccording to Mercado's fundraiser, authorities accused her of refusing a B12 shot "that was a matter of life and death" for Ra.
Tyron also said in the Instagram video they have been cooperating and said he told authorities during a recent check-up to contact his attorney., who is the commander of the Child Protection Investigation Division at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, said in a statement to E! News, "We understand that from the outside looking in... [the division's] actions seem uncaring, but let me assure you we have the best interest of children and families in mind at all times.
He said his department follows numerous laws "to ensure we do not lose focus when dealing with vulnerable families," adding, "The last thing anyone in this business wants to do is shelter children from their parents, but sometimes it is the only direction we are forced to take." When "the need arises" to shelter children, according to Romano, the families are "given guidance" on how to reunite with their children.Mercado has been fighting to be reunited with Amen'Ra for months, calling him "a captivating spirit, a beautiful light, with eyes bright like the sun" on her GoFundMe page. "He brightens up any room with his vibrant smile," she said.
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