Kidnapped from her home by a corrupt juvenile court in Knoxville, TN

We can stop her from being abused and neglected.

Target:
To Return Bella to her mother, Lisa Smith, where she belongs
This petition is in support of returning Bella Smith, to her mother, Lisa Smith. Where she legally belongs. Children can not be stolen from their homes with out trials and proof of real harm.
Bella was removed from her home without probable cause or a warrant. There were no reports of harm against the mother. Bella was taken by a Knox County Juvenile Case Manager, Stacey Turpin. Ms. Turpin said she had a warrant and did not. She removed the child out of anger. Once the child was removed, she was given to an abusive, violent father, who had been out of Bella's life, by his choice for more than a year. The father has committed several violent acts against the mother and other women, this is all documented in police records. The Juvenile Court has failed to provide the child with a safe environment. She has not had proper, continued medical attention or insurance. The father has testified in 3 Courts, under oath, that he does not give the child medicines prescribed by her Doctor. Yet, the Juvenile Court refuses to acknowledge this medical neglect. The guardian ad litem, Joseph Della-Rodolfa, never met or attempted to meet with Bella & Lisa. Yet he met with the father several times, he recommended to the court, Bella stay with him, based on absolutely nothing. GAL's are to ensure what's in the child's best interest. Not there own or what is most convenient for them. He has failed to protect Bella also, both physically and medically.
There must be due process, fair and equal treatment, and protection of Constitutional Rights, in children's cases. No one has attempted to reunite Bella with her Mother.
It sends a negative message to society and battered women, when the State chooses to prosecute women for rightfully protecting their children.
This child has been to Dr. and ER more than 42 in a year and a half, her bruises, marks, and scratches have all been documented and photographed. The child her self has stated several times, her "daddy whipped her butt, with the switch". No one has done anything to protect this child, and they have allowed the father to make continuous accusations and harass Ms. Smith's family. There has not even been an attempt to re unite Bella with her Mother.
We ask you, Judge Swann, the State of TN, the prosecutor, Leland Price, who seeks to punish Ms. Smith, to look at the facts and the law, to see the fraud that has been committed and correct it. TN has had a long, negative history in The Children's Services area, we ask that you not allow Bella to become another statistic.
Do not continue with this case, allow Ms. Smith to regain the rightful custody of Bella, and return her home, where she can be safe and loved, and most important, where she wants to be. Little girls need their Mothers.
Regards,
This petition is in support of returning Bella Smith, to her mother, Lisa Smith. Where she legally belongs. Children can not be stolen from their homes with out trials and proof of real harm.
Bella was removed from her home without probable cause or a warrant. There were no reports of harm against the mother. Bella was taken by a Knox County Juvenile Case Manager, Stacey Turpin. Ms. Turpin said she had a warrant and did not. She removed the child out of anger. Once the child was removed, she was given to an abusive, violent father, who had been out of Bella's life, by his choice for more than a year. The father has committed several violent acts against the mother and other women, this is all documented in police records. The Juvenile Court has failed to provide the child with a safe environment. She has not had proper, continued medical attention or insurance. The father has testified in 3 Courts, under oath, that he does not give the child medicines prescribed by her Doctor. Yet, the Juvenile Court refuses to acknowledge this medical neglect. The guardian ad litem, Joseph Della-Rodolfa, never met or attempted to meet with Bella & Lisa. Yet he met with the father several times, he recommended to the court, Bella stay with him, based on absolutely nothing. GAL's are to ensure what's in the child's best interest. Not there own or what is most convenient for them. He has failed to protect Bella also, both physically and medically.
There must be due process, fair and equal treatment, and protection of Constitutional Rights, in children's cases. No one has attempted to reunite Bella with her Mother.
It sends a negative message to society and battered women, when the State chooses to prosecute women for rightfully protecting their children.
This child has been to Dr. and ER more than 42 in a year and a half, her bruises, marks, and scratches have all been documented and photographed. The child her self has stated several times, her "daddy whipped her butt, with the switch". No one has done anything to protect this child, and they have allowed the father to make continuous accusations and harass Ms. Smith's family. There has not even been an attempt to re unite Bella with her Mother.
We ask you, Judge Swann, the State of TN, the prosecutor, Leland Price, who seeks to punish Ms. Smith, to look at the facts and the law, to see the fraud that has been committed and correct it. TN has had a long, negative history in The Children's Services area, we ask that you not allow Bella to become another statistic.
Do not continue with this case, allow Ms. Smith to regain the rightful custody of Bella, and return her home, where she can be safe and loved, and most important, where she wants to be. Little girls need their Mothers.
Regards,
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# 1,627:
10:25 am PDT, Jul 1, Barbara Duval, Tennessee
# 1,626:
11:48 pm PDT, Jun 24, Leiah Sariell, Finland
# 1,625:
12:12 pm PDT, Jun 11, Felicita Luna, New York
Return Bella back to her Mother where she belongs!
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8:11 pm PDT, Jun 7, Citlalli Valles, California
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8:23 am PDT, Jun 7, Salem Katt, Mississippi
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4:00 pm PDT, Jun 2, Name not displayed, Tennessee
There is no proof of this child being abused by the mother. So, why would this beautiful child be taking from her? This seems to be another case of negelect from the state. We is the proof? The father has a record, a very volient one! So, why would child services be so stupid in letting this child live under his roof? Straighten up!( Courts sytems and child services) Rethink what has been done long and hard because that child could end up dead being with her father. That baby needs love and care. GIVE HER BACK!
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12:11 pm PDT, Jun 2, Maryann Overmere, New York
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8:17 pm PDT, Jun 1, DARLENE RAY, North Carolina
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1:43 am PDT, May 30, Michael Snowden, Kentucky
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7:21 pm PDT, May 23, EDRA HODE, Ohio
SEND OUR CHILDREN HOME
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6:38 pm PDT, May 17, Joanne Goldsmith, Kentucky
It is this childs! any child's 4th and 14th US constitutional right to be with her mother! Please do not allow this precious child to spend one more day away from her mother!
# 1,616:
7:08 pm PDT, May 9, Jamie Cook, Texas
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1:41 pm PDT, May 8, Clare Aston, United Kingdom
No child should be taken from their parent/s without proof that the child is in danger. To do so, means that it could happen to anyone, in any country. It has happened here in the UK. children taken from parents, who were found to be innocent, but because the children had been away from them for so long, the foster family was allowed to adopt them. Not guilty and still lost their children. Wrong.
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11:24 am PDT, May 7, Kelly Powell, Florida
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11:59 pm PDT, May 6, YVETTE SEPULVEDA, California
YVETTE SEPULVEDA,SAN BERNARDINO,CA.USA
# 1,612:
9:13 pm PDT, May 6, Yasmin Khan, United Kingdom
please look into this case and if possible allow this child to be reunited with a mother that loves her and wants her back badly so she can be the best mother she can be.
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8:27 pm PDT, May 6, Monica Olberg, Michigan
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12:30 pm PDT, Apr 15, Name not displayed, Virginia
I trust that the child will be returned to the mother. Unfortunately, GALs are not always fair and equitable and in these instances make their own opinions and do not do what is "in the best interest of the child." This should be looked at. My son is battling it out in court because although he and his ex are willing to settle the terms, the GAL doesn't want my son in his son's life which he is trying so hard to be. Instead she is taking away his son's privilage to see his father. It just doesn't make sense.
# 1,609:
7:17 pm PDT, Apr 14, Cassie Smith, Washington
Fellow parents, Bella represents ALL of our children, let them see we are united. Changes can start here, sign it and spread it EVERYWHERE,

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3:12 pm PDT, Apr 13, Jelica Roland, Croatia
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9:06 am PDT, Apr 11, Name not displayed, Ohio
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8:38 am PDT, Apr 11, Mona Gudbranson, Maine
AMERICA?LETS START NOW BY DOING THE RIGHT THINGS.RIGHT THESE TERRIBLE WRONGS YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO DO TO THIS CHILD(BELLA) AND HER MOTHER LISA,BEFORE ITS TO LATE!!CORRUPTION IS RUNNING RAMPANT AND PEOPLE ARE NOT DOING THEIR JOBS AND ABUSE OF POWER IS THREW THE ROOF!IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION YES YOU ARE PART OF THIS PROBLEM.DON'T WASTE ANOTHER MINUTE WONDERING WHAT TO DO OR FORMING ANOTHER COMMITTEE~RETURN THIS BEAUTIFUL CHILD TO HER RIGHTFUL OWNER,HER MOTHER LISA SMITH(PERIOD).YOU WILL HAVE A HIGHER COURT TO STAND ACCOUNTABLE TO IF YOU DON'T RIGHT THESE HERENDOUS WRONGS!EVERY SECOND THAT CLOCK TICKS IS PUTTING BELLA AT RISKS.SINCERELY YOURS,MONA R.GUDBRANSON www.myspace.com/nowhiteflags
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10:17 am PDT, Apr 10, Tori Byerley, Tennessee
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7:44 am PDT, Apr 10, Cheryl Kiel, Indiana
To give a Mother's daughter to an abusive husband is unforgivable. No wonder there are so many shelters out there and they are full. Woman take their children and have to run hide. With all evidence this mother has, 42 trips trips to an emergency room, the hospital should have turned him in.
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6:30 am PDT, Apr 9, Jackie Shaw, Missouri
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3:09 pm PDT, Apr 7, Rachel Morrison, Missouri
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12:13 pm PDT, Apr 3, Jill Lee, Connecticut
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