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Foster mother guilty in Isaac's death
Adams-Rogers jailed before sentencing

June 19, 2007

BY JACK KRESNAK

FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...me=ISAAC012007

Saying she questioned the character of a former Detroit foster mother
and her family, a Wayne County judge jailed the woman moments after a
jury convicted her Monday of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse in
the death of a 2-year-old boy in her home in August.

The jury of nine women and three men took a little more than two hours
to convict Charlsie Adams-Rogers, 60, on charges related to the Aug. 16
beating death of Isaac Lethbridge, who had been placed in Rogers' foster
home six weeks earlier. Adams-Rogers, also known as Paris Rogers, was
acquitted of a misdemeanor child abuse charge involving Isaac's
4-year-old sister.

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In sending Adams-Rogers to jail pending sentencing July 2, Judge Vera
Massey Jones said the woman and her family showed they could not be
trusted and that she might not return to court to be sentenced.

Last week, Jones barred Adams-Rogers' family from the courthouse after
complaints from the jury two days in a row that her family members were
intimidating them.

Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Lisa Lindsey said Adams-Rogers' family
has obstructed the search for truth in Isaac's killing. Because
Adams-Rogers is not believed to have inflicted any of Isaac's injuries,
Lindsey said, charges may be brought against others in Adams-Rogers'
home that day, including a now 13-year-old emotionally disturbed girl
suspected of abusing Isaac and his sister.

"There's a lot we still don't know about exactly what happened in the
house," Lindsey said after the verdicts were reached about 3:36 p.m.
"Who else was culpable, we're still looking into. But, obviously, we
don't have the cooperation of the people who were there."

Lindsey said she and Detroit police Sgt. Constance Slappey had spoken to
neighbors who were afraid to testify about what was going on in
Adams-Rogers' home. According to testimony, after a neighbor called
Child Protective Services about how the foster children were being
treated, Adams-Rogers wrote a letter to neighbors telling them to mind
their own business and had her adopted daughter deliver it.

"Now that the conviction has been had, perhaps those people would feel
more comfortable about giving more information about exactly what they
know," Lindsey said. She urged witnesses to call Slappey at 313-596-2266
anytime.

Adams-Rogers could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison on the
involuntary manslaughter charge and up to four years on the
second-degree child abuse charge.

A Free Press examination of the case after Isaac's death showed that the
Lula Belle Stewart Center of Detroit had placed him and his sister in
three troubled foster homes in 11 months.

None of the homes appeared to be suitable, according to records obtained
by the Free Press. There also were irregularities in how Adams-Rogers
was assessed for her foster care license and a string of nine complaints
about her that failed to raise alarms.

Isaac's father, Matthew Lethbridge of Canton, said he was happy with the
verdicts.

"I hope they don't stop here. There are many people who are responsible,
who could have protected Isaac from the fate that he received," he said.

Adams-Rogers, whose testimony last week was seen by several observers as
disingenuous, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read. After the
judge sent her to jail, she calmly handed her purse to a woman who had
been with her and was led away by sheriff's deputies.

Her attorney, Warren Harris, had no comment about the verdicts but said
his client "handled it very well, I think."

"Naturally," Harris said, "she doesn't feel good. It hurts."

A family member said Adams-Rogers is likely to appeal her convictions.

In a written statement, family members said a key witness lied, the
judge was biased, and the verdict by a jury with only two
African-American jurors was unjust.

Isaac and his sister entered Michigan's foster care system in September
2005 after being found by Westland police in a filthy home rented by
their parents, Matthew and Jennifer Lethbridge. The Lethbridges had
previously lost permanent custody of six other kids in Washtenaw County
because of environmental and medical neglect.

On June 29, 2006, Isaac and his sister were removed from one foster home
because the sister may have been sexually abused and their Lula Belle
foster care worker, Karl Troy, placed them in Adams-Rogers' home on
Greenlawn in northwest Detroit.

The Lula Belle agency apparently did not consider the risk of placing
such young children in a crowded home with an emotionally disturbed girl
who needed medications to control her behavior.

According to his autopsy, Isaac had brain hemorrhaging, a broken right
collarbone, many bruises and abrasions and second-degree burns on his torso.

"The last days of his life were a living hell," assistant prosecutor
Lindsey told the jury. Then, motioning to Adams-Rogers, Lindsey said,
"and that is directly her responsibility."

Contact JACK KRESNAK at 313-223-4544 or . Staff
writer Ruby L. Bailey contributed to this report.









CURRENTLY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES VIOLATES MORE CIVIL RIGHTS ON A
DAILY BASIS THEN ALL OTHER AGENCIES COMBINED INCLUDING THE NATIONAL
SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WIRETAPPING PROGRAM....

CPS Does not protect children...
It is sickening how many children are subject to abuse, neglect and even
killed at the hands of Child Protective Services.

every parent should read this .pdf from
connecticut dcf watch...

http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com/8x11.pdf

http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com

Number of Cases per 100,000 children in the US
These numbers come from The National Center on
Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington. (NCCAN)
Recent numbers have increased significantly for CPS

*Perpetrators of Maltreatment*

Physical Abuse CPS 160, Parents 59
Sexual Abuse CPS 112, Parents 13
Neglect CPS 410, Parents 241
Medical Neglect CPS 14 Parents 12
Fatalities CPS 6.4, Parents 1.5

Imagine that, 6.4 children die at the hands of the very agencies that
are supposed to protect them and only 1.5 at the hands of parents per
100,000 children. CPS perpetrates more abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse
and kills more children then parents in the United States. If the
citizens of this country hold CPS to the same standards that they hold
parents too. No judge should ever put another child in the hands of ANY
government agency because CPS nationwide is guilty of more harm and
death than any human being combined. CPS nationwide is guilty of more
human rights violations and deaths of children then the homes from which
they were removed. When are the judges going to wake up and see that
they are sending children to their death and a life of abuse when
children are removed from safe homes based on the mere opinion of a
bunch of social workers.

BE SURE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOUR CANDIDATES STANDS ON THE ISSUE OF
REFORMING OR ABOLISHING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("MAKE YOUR CANDIDATES
TAKE A STAND ON THIS ISSUE.") THEN REMEMBER TO VOTE ACCORDINGLY IF THEY
ARE "FAMILY UNFRIENDLY" IN THE NEXT ELECTION...

Kane, You ranted about anonymous reporting in connection with this
story.
Could you please point out the part of this story where
anonymous reporting was mentioned?

This was a story of a foster contractor who murdered a child.
How exactly did anonymous reporting enter into this case?


On Jun 19, 3:11 pm, "0:-]" wrote:
What do you think about those neighbors and the use of anonymity to
report child abuse, eh?

Why shouldn't people report their dangerous neighbors to the cops or
CPS?

After all they don't need to sleep at night, and their children would
be perfectly safe from those folks ... who would never retaliate,
right, Greg?

So what should have happened, if I understand you folks correctly, is
that CPS should NEVER accept an anonymous allegation call, so these
things won't be caught...until all children are dead, right?

THEN the cops can step in, RIGHT?

Your logic always has astounded me.

Did you know, by the way, I can call in an anonymous tip on a crime?

Any crime?

But you seem to want to do away with that.

I can't help but wonder if criminals everywhere aren't cheering you
darlings on who post your nonsense in these newsgroups.

0:]



On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:23:53 -0700, fx wrote:
Foster mother guilty in Isaac's death
Adams-Rogers jailed before sentencing

June 19, 2007

BY JACK KRESNAK

FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...9/NEWS02/70619...

Saying she questioned the character of a former Detroit foster mother
and her family, a Wayne County judge jailed the woman moments after a
jury convicted her Monday of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse in
the death of a 2-year-old boy in her home in August.

The jury of nine women and three men took a little more than two hours
to convict Charlsie Adams-Rogers, 60, on charges related to the Aug. 16
beating death of Isaac Lethbridge, who had been placed in Rogers' foster
home six weeks earlier. Adams-Rogers, also known as Paris Rogers, was
acquitted of a misdemeanor child abuse charge involving Isaac's
4-year-old sister.

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In sending Adams-Rogers to jail pending sentencing July 2, Judge Vera
Massey Jones said the woman and her family showed they could not be
trusted and that she might not return to court to be sentenced.

Last week, Jones barred Adams-Rogers' family from the courthouse after
complaints from the jury two days in a row that her family members were
intimidating them.

Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Lisa Lindsey said Adams-Rogers' family
has obstructed the search for truth in Isaac's killing. Because
Adams-Rogers is not believed to have inflicted any of Isaac's injuries,
Lindsey said, charges may be brought against others in Adams-Rogers'
home that day, including a now 13-year-old emotionally disturbed girl
suspected of abusing Isaac and his sister.

"There's a lot we still don't know about exactly what happened in the
house," Lindsey said after the verdicts were reached about 3:36 p.m.
"Who else was culpable, we're still looking into. But, obviously, we
don't have the cooperation of the people who were there."

Lindsey said she and Detroit police Sgt. Constance Slappey had spoken to
neighbors who were afraid to testify about what was going on in
Adams-Rogers' home. According to testimony, after a neighbor called
Child Protective Services about how the foster children were being
treated, Adams-Rogers wrote a letter to neighbors telling them to mind
their own business and had her adopted daughter deliver it.

"Now that the conviction has been had, perhaps those people would feel
more comfortable about giving more information about exactly what they
know," Lindsey said. She urged witnesses to call Slappey at 313-596-2266
anytime.

Adams-Rogers could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison on the
involuntary manslaughter charge and up to four years on the
second-degree child abuse charge.

A Free Press examination of the case after Isaac's death showed that the
Lula Belle Stewart Center of Detroit had placed him and his sister in
three troubled foster homes in 11 months.

None of the homes appeared to be suitable, according to records obtained
by the Free Press. There also were irregularities in how Adams-Rogers
was assessed for her foster care license and a string of nine complaints
about her that failed to raise alarms.

Isaac's father, Matthew Lethbridge of Canton, said he was happy with the
verdicts.

"I hope they don't stop here. There are many people who are responsible,
who could have protected Isaac from the fate that he received," he said.

Adams-Rogers, whose testimony last week was seen by several observers as
disingenuous, showed no emotion as the verdicts were read. After the
judge sent her to jail, she calmly handed her purse to a woman who had
been with her and was led away by sheriff's deputies.

Her attorney, Warren Harris, had no comment about the verdicts but said
his client "handled it very well, I think."

"Naturally," Harris said, "she doesn't feel good. It hurts."

A family member said Adams-Rogers is likely to appeal her convictions.

In a written statement, family members said a key witness lied, the
judge was biased, and the verdict by a jury with only two
African-American jurors was unjust.

Isaac and his sister entered Michigan's foster care system in September
2005 after being found by Westland police in a filthy home rented by
their parents, Matthew and Jennifer Lethbridge. The Lethbridges had
previously lost permanent custody of six other kids in Washtenaw County
because of environmental and medical neglect.

On June 29, 2006, Isaac and his sister were removed from one foster home
because the sister may have been sexually abused and their Lula Belle
foster care worker, Karl Troy, placed them in Adams-Rogers' home on
Greenlawn in northwest Detroit.

The Lula Belle agency apparently did not consider the risk of placing
such young children in a crowded home with an emotionally disturbed girl
who needed medications to control her behavior.

According to his autopsy, Isaac had brain hemorrhaging, a broken right
collarbone, many bruises and abrasions and second-degree burns on his torso.

"The last days of his life were a living hell," assistant prosecutor
Lindsey told the jury. Then, motioning to Adams-Rogers, Lindsey said,
"and that is directly her responsibility."

Contact JACK KRESNAK at 313-223-4544 or . Staff
writer Ruby L. Bailey contributed to this report.

CURRENTLY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES VIOLATES MORE CIVIL RIGHTS ON A
DAILY BASIS THEN ALL OTHER AGENCIES COMBINED INCLUDING THE NATIONAL
SECURITY AGENCY/CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WIRETAPPING PROGRAM....

CPS Does not protect children...
It is sickening how many children are subject to abuse, neglect and even
killed at the hands of Child Protective Services.

every parent should read this .pdf from
connecticut dcf watch...

http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com/8x11.pdf

http://www.connecticutdcfwatch.com

Number of Cases per 100,000 children in the US
These numbers come from The National Center on
Child Abuse and Neglect in Washington. (NCCAN)
Recent numbers have increased significantly for CPS

*Perpetrators of Maltreatment*

Physical Abuse CPS 160, Parents 59
Sexual Abuse CPS 112, Parents 13
Neglect CPS 410, Parents 241
Medical Neglect CPS 14 Parents 12
Fatalities CPS 6.4, Parents 1.5

Imagine that, 6.4 children die at the hands of the very agencies that
are supposed to protect them and only 1.5 at the hands of parents per
100,000 children. CPS perpetrates more abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse
and kills more children then parents in the United States. If the
citizens of this country hold CPS to the same standards that they hold
parents too. No judge should ever put another child in the hands of ANY
government agency because CPS nationwide is guilty of more harm and
death than any human being combined. CPS nationwide is guilty of more
human rights violations and deaths of children then the homes from which
they were removed. When are the judges going to wake up and see that
they are sending children to their death and a life of abuse when
children are removed from safe homes based on the mere opinion of a
bunch of social workers.

BE SURE TO FIND OUT WHERE YOUR CANDIDATES STANDS ON THE ISSUE OF
REFORMING OR ABOLISHING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("MAKE YOUR CANDIDATES
TAKE A STAND ON THIS ISSUE.") THEN REMEMBER TO VOTE ACCORDINGLY IF THEY
ARE "FAMILY UNFRIENDLY" IN THE NEXT ELECTION...- Hide quoted text -

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In a CRIMINAL case such as this, Kane, the accused
have a right to confront and cross examine witnesses.

Dependency (Child Protection) court allows hearsay
and anonymous reports.

This was a CRIMINAL case, not a ""Kangaroo Court"" case.

Kane wrote
Why? BECAUSE CRIMINALS AND CHILD ABUSERS
HIDE THEIR PERPETRATIONS, ****ANT.

By that reasoning you could just do away
with ALL court processes. Every accusation
and every decision by a petty government agent
would be an automatic conviction.

The lousy substandard dependancy courts using
"preponderance" as the burden of proof and allowing
hearsay are already more than half way there!

Child Protection and their "dependency" (Kangaroo)
courts are very much modern day Witch Hunts.

Let's not forget that as a Foster Contractor this
murderer was ALLIED with the Child Protection INDUSTRY.

In lesser cases the agencies minimize or conceal
abuses by their CRONIES. In extreme cases like
this MURDER the agencies are anxious to minimize
or deny their ALLIANCE with Foster Contractors.

On Jun 19, 9:35 pm, Greegor wrote:
In a CRIMINAL case such as this, Kane, the accused
have a right to confront and cross examine witnesses.

Dependency (Child Protection) court allows hearsay
and anonymous reports.

This was a CRIMINAL case, not a ""Kangaroo Court"" case.

Kane wrote

Why? BECAUSE CRIMINALS AND CHILD ABUSERS
HIDE THEIR PERPETRATIONS, ****ANT.

By that reasoning you could just do away
with ALL court processes. Every accusation
and every decision by a petty government agent
would be an automatic conviction.

The lousy substandard dependancy courts using
"preponderance" as the burden of proof and allowing
hearsay are already more than half way there!

Child Protection and their "dependency" (Kangaroo)
courts are very much modern day Witch Hunts.

Let's not forget that as a Foster Contractor this
murderer was ALLIED with the Child Protection INDUSTRY.

Allied?

I don't think that's accurate nor true.

In lesser cases the agencies minimize or conceal
abuses by their CRONIES. In extreme cases like
this MURDER the agencies are anxious to minimize
or deny their ALLIANCE with Foster Contractors.

Evidently you don't know what allied or alliance means, Greg.

G Let's not forget that as a Foster Contractor this
G murderer was ALLIED with the Child Protection INDUSTRY.

Dan Sullivan wrote
Allied?

I don't think that's accurate nor true.

In lesser cases the agencies minimize or conceal
abuses by their CRONIES. In extreme cases like
this MURDER the agencies are anxious to minimize
or deny their ALLIANCE with Foster Contractors.

Evidently you don't know what allied or alliance means, Greg

Neither do RATS jumping off a sinking ship!
Do you brag up every dear friend of yours who
goes to prison or commits murder, Dan?
Do you put them on your resume'?
ROFL

Greegor wrote:
In a CRIMINAL case such as this, Kane, the accused
have a right to confront and cross examine witnesses.

Dependency (Child Protection) court allows hearsay
and anonymous reports.

This was a CRIMINAL case, not a ""Kangaroo Court"" case.

Kane wrote
Why? BECAUSE CRIMINALS AND CHILD ABUSERS
HIDE THEIR PERPETRATIONS, ****ANT.

By that reasoning you could just do away
with ALL court processes. Every accusation
and every decision by a petty government agent
would be an automatic conviction.

The lousy substandard dependancy courts using
"preponderance" as the burden of proof and allowing
hearsay are already more than half way there!

Child Protection and their "dependency" (Kangaroo)
courts are very much modern day Witch Hunts.

Let's not forget that as a Foster Contractor this
murderer was ALLIED with the Child Protection INDUSTRY.

In lesser cases the agencies minimize or conceal
abuses by their CRONIES. In extreme cases like
this MURDER the agencies are anxious to minimize
or deny their ALLIANCE with Foster Contractors.


Great post. You nailed it again!!

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On Jun 20, 4:30 am, Greegor wrote:
G Let's not forget that as a Foster Contractor this
G murderer was ALLIED with the Child Protection INDUSTRY.

Dan Sullivan wrote

Allied?

I don't think that's accurate nor true.

In lesser cases the agencies minimize or conceal
abuses by their CRONIES. In extreme cases like
this MURDER the agencies are anxious to minimize
or deny their ALLIANCE with Foster Contractors.

Evidently you don't know what allied or alliance means, Greg

Neither do RATS jumping off a sinking ship!

Now you're just being insulting to the rats, Greg... comparing their
intelligence to yours.

Do you brag up every dear friend of yours who
goes to prison or commits murder, Dan?

Is that what you do, Greg?

Do you put them on your resume'?

Do you have any friends at all?

Criminals, murderers or pervs?

ROFL

Dan Sullivan wrote:
On Jun 20, 4:30 am, Greegor wrote:
G Let's not forget that as a Foster Contractor this
G murderer was ALLIED with the Child Protection INDUSTRY.

Dan Sullivan wrote

Allied?
I don't think that's accurate nor true.
In lesser cases the agencies minimize or conceal
abuses by their CRONIES. In extreme cases like
this MURDER the agencies are anxious to minimize
or deny their ALLIANCE with Foster Contractors.
Evidently you don't know what allied or alliance means, Greg
Neither do RATS jumping off a sinking ship!

Now you're just being insulting to the rats, Greg... comparing their
intelligence to yours.

Do you brag up every dear friend of yours who
goes to prison or commits murder, Dan?

Is that what you do, Greg?

Do you put them on your resume'?

Do you have any friends at all?

Criminals, murderers or pervs?

ROFL



Is your ENTIRE life one big obsession with Mr. Hanson?

Just curious.

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