Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Mom jailed for false child abuse story against ex

The Associated Press

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Three southwest Florida residents have been charged with falsely reporting child abuse to the state hotline.

Lisa Ann Schinnow was arrested Tuesday after officials say the 48-year-old woman called in three separate reports alleging her ex-husband was abusing their son. DCF found no evidence of abuse and believe Schinnow made the allegations because of the custody arrangement.

Taiwandra Burks and Stacey Hendry were also arrested last week for making false child abuse reports after DCF investigated claims that a child was being sexually abused. The agency found no evidence of abuse.

Falsely reporting child abuse is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Each report is a separate violation.

DCF stressed false reports waste time and resources for investigators busy with thousands of legitimate cases.

Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/17/2363282/mom-jailed-for-false-child-abuse.html

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