KXYL's Connie Carmichael calls for violence against Federal Judge

Note: Connie Carmichael of KXYL Brownwood Texas on Friday Morning went on a tirade against this case and the Federal Judge and his ruling and commented " I'd like to take this Judges head and bang it on the concrete sidewalk and see if there are any brains in there. " Read below for "the rest of the story" of which talking heads failed to mention ! Propoganda ?
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Florida child custody dispute comes to head
Toddler goes home with biological mother

Inside Bay Area
By Ron Word

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — The adoptive mother of a 31/2-year-old boy at the center of a custody dispute tearfully handed the boy to his biological mother on Saturday, then dropped to the ground and repeatedly screamed: "How can they do this to a little boy?"

Evan, bundled in a blue jacket and sucking on a pacifier, was carried outside by Dawn Scott, who along with her husband, Gene, cared for the child for most of his life. The couple appealed a judge's ruling transferring custody to the biological mother, Amanda Hopkins.

News crews gathered around the Scotts' home Saturday morning in anticipation of the meeting, and the child's biological father and grandfather pushed a television cameraman out of the way.

Evan, who could be heard wailing inside the home, appeared calm after he was placed in a car seat in a van driven by Hopkins' husband, Michael.

Amanda Hopkins scolded photographers taking pictures of the child: "Leave him alone. He's just a little boy."

Hopkins, a member of the U.S. Navy, lives in Illinois with her husband and infant daughter, but their hometown has been kept sealed.

Evan was quickly whisked away, and Dawn Scott then dropped to the ground in an emotional outburst.

Gene Scott called it a "very emotional, traumatic situation" and said the family would continue their legal fight.


The Scotts appealed Friday to the 1st District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee, asking to keep the child. But their attorney, Susan Pniewski, said the court never acted.

The case began about 31/2 years ago when the childless Scotts met Hopkins, who was pregnant. She agreed to a private adoption, according to court files.

The Scotts watched Evan's birth in May 2001, and he was placed with them two days later.

The adoption was supposed to be final in August 2001. But a month before that, the boy's biological father, Stephen White, filed a motion demanding custody. The Scotts claimed White should not be able to block the adoption, but a judge disagreed.

Hopkins supported the adoption until it appeared the court might grant White's request for custody. Last month, she was awarded custody and White was given liberal visitation rights.


Calls to attorneys representing Hopkins and White were not immediately returned Saturday.

Carl Moodispaugh, 37, who lives in the Scotts' cul-de-sac, said his 8-year-old stepson, Christopher, often played "Hot Wheels" with Evan, and the youngster was like a little brother to his son.

"It is like one of our kids being ripped from us," Moodispaugh said.

source: http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/news/ci_2527454
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Governor Says He Can't Get Involved In Adoption Case

POSTED: 7:17 am EST January 18, 2005

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Gov. Jeb Bush said Monday he cannot get involved in the case of a 31⁄2-year-old boy at the center of a disputed adoption in Atlantic Beach.

The only parents Evan has ever known, Dawn and Gene Scott, strap Evan into a seat of Amanda Hopkins' car for the trip to his new home in Illinois.Evan Scott was taken from his foster parents Saturday and given to his birth mother, Amanda Hopkins, after judge has awarded her full custody of the boy at at hearing in December.


Since before Christmas, Bush has received appeals from state lawmakers and friends of the foster parents to get involved in the case, but Bush said the judiciary has the legal authority in the case and the governor cannot intervene.


Hopkins said Monday that Evan is happy in his new Illinois home, heading first for his Hot Wheels.

The Scotts said they are moving ahead with an appeal.

Previous Stories:

* January 15, 2005: Evan Returns To Birth Mother
* January 11, 2005: Couple Plans Suit To Block Transfer Of Boy Back To Birth Mom
* January 7, 2005: Judge Unseals Records In Toddler Custody Case
* December 30, 2004: Evan Scott Headed To Illinois
* December 28, 2004: Transitional Visits In Bitter Custody Battle To Begin Soon
* December 27, 2004: Judge Gives Family More Time With Adopted Son
* December 23, 2004: Family Files Emergency Motion In Custody Case
* December 22, 2004: Family To Lose Adopted Son Day After Christmas

Source: http://www.news4jax.com/news/4102605/detail.html