Nov
Source: Chron.com
A polygamist sect teen, who refused in court to disclose her baby’s whereabouts, reached an agreement late Tuesday with Texas child welfare authorities who are seeking a DNA sample from the child.A compromise between the 17-year-old and the state was reached, but Texas District Judge Barbara Walther, who encouraged the sides to reach agreement, ordered the terms not be disclosed, said Patrick Crimmins, a Child Protective Services spokesman.
The girl had previously been ordered to allow CPS to examine the baby born after the April raid of the Yearning For Zion Ranch. The agency wanted to take a DNA sample to determine who the baby’s father is and whether he is an adult.
…As she sat in the hall outside the courtroom with her attorney, she buried her head in her hands and rubbed her eyes at one point. Late in the day, she was served with a search warrant by a Texas Ranger, though it was unclear what the warrant was for.
…FLDS spokesman Willie Jessop said the girl is afraid that Texas officials will take the newborn if she allows them to examine her.
“There has been a total breakdown of trust between the mothers and the department,” he said, adding that the mothers cooperated with authorities during the initial raid only to have their children taken from them.
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