Court Ruling

[OldDad]

fresh off the wire...

Kansas City, MO (AP) - A seven year old boy was at the center of a
Kansas City courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over
who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by
his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping
with the child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity
be maintained to the degree possible. The boy surprised the court when
he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly
refused to live with her. When the judge suggested that he live with his
grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him. After
considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that
domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the
unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have
custody of him. After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child
welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Kansas City
Royals, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating
anyone......

[spurly]

That made my day.  Thanks OD.

[Dennis]

I heard that MLB is considering approval of the transfer of the Royals franchise to a group that would move the club to the Philipines.  The proposed ownership group reports that, after the move, the team will be known as the "Manila Folders."

[twd]