Call on Cranston School committee to Investigate 2019
The Issue
We are calling on the Cranston School committee to conduct an open and independent investigation into the highly questionable series of events within their Schools. We are calling on them to start with the catalyst event on Sept 6, 2019. Where numerous rights were infringed and violated. As well local and federal laws were broken. this when Josh had his parental rights illegally and fraudulently revoked. leading to a horrific and violent altercation, Which left Josh and his family numerous lasting scars and injuries. This event has completely altered our life course, forever changing our lives. Below is a brief story to help explain the series of events. We are asking for you to please sigh this petition helping us call on Cranston School committee to perform an open and independent investigation into the week of Sept 6 2019. We need to break though the darkness around these events and cast a spotlight on the truth.
On Friday, September 6th 2019, Josh, accompanied by his fiance’, Rachel, was picking up his daughter, from her school. While waiting for dismissal with other parents, he noticed the principal, whom he had met a week prior, at the school’s Meet & Greet. Josh reintroduced himself and asked about dismissal. She took his name and stated that the teachers would bring the students down.
Moments later the teacher, opened the door, with Josh's daughter in hand. Josh approached, they greeted one another, she then handed her to him. They began to speak briefly, when suddenly and abruptly, the principal yelled at Josh, “You cannot take her!” Josh, naturally, baffled and embarrassed, turned and asked if they could speak in private. She agreed, then turned, presumably walking him toward her office. During that time, she leaned over and whispered to a man, who then left. Upon arriving in her office, a police officer joined them. Since there was no reason to summon a police officer, Josh questioned why the officer was there, as this was to be a private conversation.
Josh then redirected his attention to the principal. She still claimed that he couldn’t leave with his daughter. She repeatedly stated that Josh was not on an Emergency Care Card, a paper she was waving around. Josh disputed her claim. He remarked that school had been dismissed and that there was no emergency. Moreover, there was no court order or authority to justify her actions. She scoffed dismissively, turning to a desktop computer, where she performed a search. His name appeared on the screen, and Josh exclaimed, “See, there I am”. She immediately shut the screen down. The officer then asked if that were true, and she replied, “Yes”. Josh exclaimed, “See”. She followed with, “I still don’t feel comfortable. I need to call the superintendent”.
At this point, Josh reiterated there was no emergency, school was over. As well she had no court orders or grounds to prevent him from leaving with his daughter. He turned and simply walked out, unchallenged. He immediately rejoined his daughter, Rachel and the teacher. They say their good-byes, turned and left for their car.
While they were just about to their vehicle, The same police officer from the principals office, approached them. Exclaiming “You can’t leave with her!”. He shouted threats to grad the minor child, a frightened 9 year-old girl. Josh, alarmed at this, turned and, while still walking, began to question the officer. He asked under whose authority, stating that there was no court order. The officer replied with threats to grab Josh. Josh again questioned the officer. The officer responded aggressively, and proceeded to grab onto Josh, first around the head, then his neck, even kicking at Josh’s feet, enough so to kick off one of Josh’s shoes. During the altercation, Josh’s belongings became scattered about. At one point, the officer grabbed Josh’s wrist, yanking it violently behind Josh’s back, and, in so doing injured Josh, instantly bringing him to the ground.
The officer continued with his excessive force, placing his whole body weight onto Josh, keeping him subdued. Josh, in noticeable pain, was having trouble breathing. He called out for help and for the officer to stop. The officer, using pain compliance??, pushed harder while he handcuffed Josh. Josh's daughter, who had thrown herself to the ground, watched in horror, screaming, crying and pulling at the grass, as this officer beats then arrests her father, for nothing more than picking her up. Witnessing what this officer was doing, She sees people recording the incident, she watches on, helpless, and scared. The school becomes overwhelmed with police presence. Josh is soon taken to a patrol car, where he was interrogated and later taken to the precinct.
Still outside, Josh's daughter was curled up, crying and hysterical, with Rachel, by her side trying to console her. They began hearing commands issued from all directions, demanding they return inside the school. Confused, scared and unsure of what's happening, they were led by the principal, as well as the male and female officers, inside. Once inside, Rachel was not allowed to leave with his daughter. They were separated and questioned, The minor child without an adult or guardian present. They were made to sit in the lobby until the child's grandmother arrived. Rachel was then cleared from the scene. To aid in covering up the school's and officer's gross misconduct, Josh was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice.
Shortly after 9pm, released from the Cranston Police, Josh was picked up by Rachel. Josh spoke to his daughter, who was back at her mother’s, where Josh set off to pick her up, as planned. They arrived around 9:45pm. As they went ahead with their planned weekend, it was now Wednesday, Sept 11th... Five days later. The child's mother, informed Josh she had taken out restraining orders against him, for both herself and for his daughter. According to the mothers own signed affidavit, she stated that a DCYF case worker, informed her it was in her best interest to do so... Josh, again,
was wrongfully forced away from his daughter, this time for 21 days. He was also left facing criminal charges, as well as a family court case, which the child's mother also initiated.
For the criminal case, Josh had his lawyer subpoenaed school documents, Aspen records, and any videos. Within, they found an alarming timeline. On Sept. 4th 2019, the child's mother illegally removed Josh from the school's Emergency Care Card, without the required court or legal supporting documents. Someone in the school's office administration clearly conspired with the child's mother. facilitating these illegal changes. The next day, a school administrator, changed and updated the Aspen system to the fraudulent E.C.C. Also on the 5th, The child's mother logged into Aspen six separate times, one log on lasting two hours. Additionally, on the 6th, after
reading the police report, they were alerted that. When Josh had left the principal’s office. The principal sent the police officer to stop Josh from leaving. Her illegal order, to prevent Josh from leaving, was without a valid court order, any legal justification, and beyond her scope of authority. School had already been dismissed, and the child had already been released into his custody by a teacher and school was aware of the scheduled pick-up. Through an email Josh had sent that morning.
During the criminal proceedings, Cranston’s prosecution tried to paint Josh as a violent criminal. Josh was informed that any unfavorable outcome in the criminal case would have a negative effect in family court. Therefore, he needed the criminal charges resolved before being able to address
the family court case. Under duress and acting on the advice of his lawyer, Josh took a plea, never being able to address how the principal and the officer. willfully and wrongfully acted outside the law or legal duties. Josh’s child was forcibly taken from him, grossly infringing upon and violating his parental and constitutional rights. This is in addition to his being violently assaulted, illegally arrested, and jailed, seemingly having his rights revoked without just cause or due process, all on the order of a
school principal!
As a result of the family court proceedings, Josh was forced into absurd visitation terms, directed by the child's mom. Now only seeing his daughter a few mere hours a week, at a local Dunkin Donuts. Then, the COVID pandemic hit, and things worsened. Courts closed, cases took much longer, with hearings becoming virtual and more complicated. In addition, Josh’s family lawyer unethically accepts a seat to superior court judge. unprofessionally stepping away via email. Now, standing Pro Se. Josh, mediating with his daughters mother. Was able to convey the toll family court had taken on their daughter. Facilitating terms bringing to end the family court proceedings. In April 2021, a court judgement was granted, issuing joint custodial parenting, and nullifying all prior court orders and terms.
However, It doesn't end there...
Read a supplement article here:
Watch the interviews below to follow the continuation of this families frighting experience below.
See in-depth, full length interviews here:
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The Issue
We are calling on the Cranston School committee to conduct an open and independent investigation into the highly questionable series of events within their Schools. We are calling on them to start with the catalyst event on Sept 6, 2019. Where numerous rights were infringed and violated. As well local and federal laws were broken. this when Josh had his parental rights illegally and fraudulently revoked. leading to a horrific and violent altercation, Which left Josh and his family numerous lasting scars and injuries. This event has completely altered our life course, forever changing our lives. Below is a brief story to help explain the series of events. We are asking for you to please sigh this petition helping us call on Cranston School committee to perform an open and independent investigation into the week of Sept 6 2019. We need to break though the darkness around these events and cast a spotlight on the truth.
On Friday, September 6th 2019, Josh, accompanied by his fiance’, Rachel, was picking up his daughter, from her school. While waiting for dismissal with other parents, he noticed the principal, whom he had met a week prior, at the school’s Meet & Greet. Josh reintroduced himself and asked about dismissal. She took his name and stated that the teachers would bring the students down.
Moments later the teacher, opened the door, with Josh's daughter in hand. Josh approached, they greeted one another, she then handed her to him. They began to speak briefly, when suddenly and abruptly, the principal yelled at Josh, “You cannot take her!” Josh, naturally, baffled and embarrassed, turned and asked if they could speak in private. She agreed, then turned, presumably walking him toward her office. During that time, she leaned over and whispered to a man, who then left. Upon arriving in her office, a police officer joined them. Since there was no reason to summon a police officer, Josh questioned why the officer was there, as this was to be a private conversation.
Josh then redirected his attention to the principal. She still claimed that he couldn’t leave with his daughter. She repeatedly stated that Josh was not on an Emergency Care Card, a paper she was waving around. Josh disputed her claim. He remarked that school had been dismissed and that there was no emergency. Moreover, there was no court order or authority to justify her actions. She scoffed dismissively, turning to a desktop computer, where she performed a search. His name appeared on the screen, and Josh exclaimed, “See, there I am”. She immediately shut the screen down. The officer then asked if that were true, and she replied, “Yes”. Josh exclaimed, “See”. She followed with, “I still don’t feel comfortable. I need to call the superintendent”.
At this point, Josh reiterated there was no emergency, school was over. As well she had no court orders or grounds to prevent him from leaving with his daughter. He turned and simply walked out, unchallenged. He immediately rejoined his daughter, Rachel and the teacher. They say their good-byes, turned and left for their car.
While they were just about to their vehicle, The same police officer from the principals office, approached them. Exclaiming “You can’t leave with her!”. He shouted threats to grad the minor child, a frightened 9 year-old girl. Josh, alarmed at this, turned and, while still walking, began to question the officer. He asked under whose authority, stating that there was no court order. The officer replied with threats to grab Josh. Josh again questioned the officer. The officer responded aggressively, and proceeded to grab onto Josh, first around the head, then his neck, even kicking at Josh’s feet, enough so to kick off one of Josh’s shoes. During the altercation, Josh’s belongings became scattered about. At one point, the officer grabbed Josh’s wrist, yanking it violently behind Josh’s back, and, in so doing injured Josh, instantly bringing him to the ground.
The officer continued with his excessive force, placing his whole body weight onto Josh, keeping him subdued. Josh, in noticeable pain, was having trouble breathing. He called out for help and for the officer to stop. The officer, using pain compliance??, pushed harder while he handcuffed Josh. Josh's daughter, who had thrown herself to the ground, watched in horror, screaming, crying and pulling at the grass, as this officer beats then arrests her father, for nothing more than picking her up. Witnessing what this officer was doing, She sees people recording the incident, she watches on, helpless, and scared. The school becomes overwhelmed with police presence. Josh is soon taken to a patrol car, where he was interrogated and later taken to the precinct.
Still outside, Josh's daughter was curled up, crying and hysterical, with Rachel, by her side trying to console her. They began hearing commands issued from all directions, demanding they return inside the school. Confused, scared and unsure of what's happening, they were led by the principal, as well as the male and female officers, inside. Once inside, Rachel was not allowed to leave with his daughter. They were separated and questioned, The minor child without an adult or guardian present. They were made to sit in the lobby until the child's grandmother arrived. Rachel was then cleared from the scene. To aid in covering up the school's and officer's gross misconduct, Josh was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice.
Shortly after 9pm, released from the Cranston Police, Josh was picked up by Rachel. Josh spoke to his daughter, who was back at her mother’s, where Josh set off to pick her up, as planned. They arrived around 9:45pm. As they went ahead with their planned weekend, it was now Wednesday, Sept 11th... Five days later. The child's mother, informed Josh she had taken out restraining orders against him, for both herself and for his daughter. According to the mothers own signed affidavit, she stated that a DCYF case worker, informed her it was in her best interest to do so... Josh, again,
was wrongfully forced away from his daughter, this time for 21 days. He was also left facing criminal charges, as well as a family court case, which the child's mother also initiated.
For the criminal case, Josh had his lawyer subpoenaed school documents, Aspen records, and any videos. Within, they found an alarming timeline. On Sept. 4th 2019, the child's mother illegally removed Josh from the school's Emergency Care Card, without the required court or legal supporting documents. Someone in the school's office administration clearly conspired with the child's mother. facilitating these illegal changes. The next day, a school administrator, changed and updated the Aspen system to the fraudulent E.C.C. Also on the 5th, The child's mother logged into Aspen six separate times, one log on lasting two hours. Additionally, on the 6th, after
reading the police report, they were alerted that. When Josh had left the principal’s office. The principal sent the police officer to stop Josh from leaving. Her illegal order, to prevent Josh from leaving, was without a valid court order, any legal justification, and beyond her scope of authority. School had already been dismissed, and the child had already been released into his custody by a teacher and school was aware of the scheduled pick-up. Through an email Josh had sent that morning.
During the criminal proceedings, Cranston’s prosecution tried to paint Josh as a violent criminal. Josh was informed that any unfavorable outcome in the criminal case would have a negative effect in family court. Therefore, he needed the criminal charges resolved before being able to address
the family court case. Under duress and acting on the advice of his lawyer, Josh took a plea, never being able to address how the principal and the officer. willfully and wrongfully acted outside the law or legal duties. Josh’s child was forcibly taken from him, grossly infringing upon and violating his parental and constitutional rights. This is in addition to his being violently assaulted, illegally arrested, and jailed, seemingly having his rights revoked without just cause or due process, all on the order of a
school principal!
As a result of the family court proceedings, Josh was forced into absurd visitation terms, directed by the child's mom. Now only seeing his daughter a few mere hours a week, at a local Dunkin Donuts. Then, the COVID pandemic hit, and things worsened. Courts closed, cases took much longer, with hearings becoming virtual and more complicated. In addition, Josh’s family lawyer unethically accepts a seat to superior court judge. unprofessionally stepping away via email. Now, standing Pro Se. Josh, mediating with his daughters mother. Was able to convey the toll family court had taken on their daughter. Facilitating terms bringing to end the family court proceedings. In April 2021, a court judgement was granted, issuing joint custodial parenting, and nullifying all prior court orders and terms.
However, It doesn't end there...
Read a supplement article here:
Watch the interviews below to follow the continuation of this families frighting experience below.
See in-depth, full length interviews here:
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