RECENT COURT OF APPEALS:

V.C.B. v. U.S., No. 10-CO-89 (Decided February 16, 2012)  Available at: http://tinyurl.com/75gm3fu

Challenge to trial court’s refusal to seal arrest records after case dismissed.   Significant as the case involved child witnesses –Remanded.

Patterson v. U.S., No. 08-CF-876, 10-CO-1611 (Decided February 16, 2012) Available at: http://tinyurl.com/6u7p2l7

Expert testimony and requirements for admissibility.

OTHER NEWS:

Failed Adoptions Lead to More Homeless Youths (NYTimes) Available here.

Calls for More Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse (NPR) Available here.

Poverty Thinning Out But Still Hurting District (Washington Examiner) Available here.