Department of Social Services ex rel. Moria I. v. Manual S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Damian J. Amodeo, J.

In these child protective proceedings it is alleged that respondent sexually abused his stepdaughter, Moria I., and neglected his son, John S. Throughout the matter petitioner has been represented by the office of the County Attorney, respondent by a court-appointed attorney and the children by a Law Guardian. At the fact-finding hearing petitioner called Moria I., the alleged victim of the sexual contact, and Beth Brushcini, a case manager II with the Department of Social Services. In addition to testifying in his own defense, respondent called his…