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Florida DCF Took Their Children and the Supreme Court Just Turned Its Back on Their Parents

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Michael and Tasha Patterson are fighting to regain custody of their children after they were falsely accused of child abuse. The Florida Supreme Court has rejected their request to hear the case, despite evidence of the children's medical conditions.

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Florida DCF Took Their Children and the Supreme Court Just Turned Its Back on Their Parents

Media Coverage · April 23, 2026

The Florida Supreme Court rejected a couple's request to hear their case after they were falsely accused of child abuse. The couple provided evidence showing their twins' medical conditions caused their injuries, but the court declined to review the case. The couple's children have been in state custody for four years.

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  • child custody
  • false accusations
  • Florida Supreme Court
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Media Coverage April 23, 2026

Florida DCF Took Their Children and the Supreme Court Just Turned Its Back on Their Parents

The Florida Supreme Court rejected a couple's request to hear their case after they were falsely accused of child abuse. The couple provided evidence showing their twins' medical conditions caused their injuries, but the court declined to review the case. The couple's children have been in state custody for four years.

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