It's not much of a sacrifice to quit your job and raise a child when you are a "member of Philadelphia's wealthiest family". Isn't that what any parent would do had they the choice and financial means? I certainly would, in a heartbeat.

Hmmmm, I missed the part about your
alleged sexual allegations ..... is this fact
or simply your take on this?

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I've read three medical reports, one from an eminent child psychologist from Harvard and Boston Mass. I called him, and spoke with him, to confirm that what I had read was the truth. I would have cut and run too, in a heartbeat, if those reports contained my child's name.

Rachel was returned to PA, on the condition that Michael Marran relinquish custody of Rachel to Children Service, pending a re-examination of the abuse reports.
Remember, he allegedy broke Claudia's arm, and pleaded guilty to assault in a NY court. He was also violent towards a former partner, V B, and physically aggressive towards a three year old child not related to him. In addition to charges for exposing himself in public and disorderly conduct, M has a record for fraud. So, heck, let's give him custody of a terrified 7 year old.
Doctors' testimony was ignored by the court (the judge), and reports were sent back unopened. Claudia's appeals were denied because she was a fugitive, and the case hasn't been re-examined in any court. If you are internet savvy, you can find those appeals online; note the word "quashed".
As for buying Eli Newberger; don't be ridiculous.

Interesting how you are trying to use claims about someone else's criminal behavior to defend Rachel's criminal behavior.

Let's see, Rachel is a kidnapper, who fled the country. That gets you mother of the year?

What's even more scary is that 'sarava' is relying on a blog written by the mother's supporters, not court records. And clearly, given the news reports yesterday, the wait for the father to see her daughter is to ensure that the reunification goes smoothly and to ensure that the daughter is prepared for the reunion. They are not reopening the case.

And clearly, the courts DID reexamine the case and determined that the OCY's evaluation was correct and the courts did not err in its findings. The courts concluded that the allegations were fabricated. The day after joint custody was granted and before the father could visit his child for the first time in months (while the court investigated), she took her child to Canada.

What interest would the OCY, three Pennsylvania courts, and the Ontario Child Protection authorities have in giving a child to an abusive predator? The mother would have you believe that it's some great conspiracy. It isn't.

I would like the thank the NOTL community for not showing bias in the recent child abduction case that has surfaced. Here in the US, various spin from the political side to the media has cast a very ugly biased image of this mess. The fact remains that abductions in the US have grown to such proportions that the "system" can't keep up with the demand. So called qualified case workers along with the judges who try these cases need to go back to school and get re-certified in this ever growing area asap. Who is to blame for this? It always seems like people want to blame someone (the outlaw) while the true victims get scarred for life waiting for due process. Shame on us as a society because we do not devote the time and resources to this growing international problem. When I look at a web site for abductions 9 out 12 people listed are women. Again I ask why? They all can't be so crazy as to throw their lives away and yet many do for the sake of their children. How many of us (men or women) would have the courage to do this for the sake of the child? Seems like women out number men in this hands down. Recent events like this surface where I live too often . Mistakes on the part of social services mis-diagnoising what is truly going on seems to frequent and the victim gets re-victimized and only if they are very luck they live thru it. Without real help the victim grows up to become an abusing parent and the cycle continues. Everyone should take a time out and pray first for the child and secondly that the truth will prevail.

Several items of this very public case remain un-answered by both adults that really leave you wondering if Rachel wouldn't be better off away from both of her parents!

Mr. Canuck. Are you accusing me of lying? Why would I? I have no vested interest in the outcome of this case, other than the safety of a 7 year old child. Why else would I spend my time posting on this blog? Believe me, I have a lot of other things to do.
As for Claudia's blog; as far as I know, prisoners in Vanier have no access to computers, let alone the internet. Perhaps her supporters have examined the same documents I have.
Maybe you think Claudia bought me too?
Feh!

Why indeed?

Wait...you're claiming that 5 doctors advised her to kidnap her child and flee the country?