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The court finally handed down the ruling we were all waiting for and the grandparents are officially being allowed to see those kids at last. I am honestly just shaking right now because it has been such a long and brutal road for the family but they get to have …

July 2, 2012

Court disallows murdered woman's young children to visit with loving grandparents

Court disallows murdered woman's young children to visit with loving grandparents

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 4 months ago
The legislature has enacted a statute, allowing grandparents to visit with their grandchildren when a parent is deceased - in this case murdered. The parents of the late Shele Danishefsky Covlin, have waited 2 years to see their grandchildren and now it may be too late, as they are both hospitalized and in poor health. Joel and Jaelene Danishefsky made an emergency application in July 2011, begging the court to permit them to see their grandchildren but to date that application has not moved the court here in New York City. Joel and Jaelene Danishefsky are righteous, decent and kind people whose lives have been totally shattered by this double tragedy. Please sign this petition in support of grandparent visitation for the Danishefskys.

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May 24, 2012

I just looked at the screen and realized we passed one thousand names which is honestly just overwhelming because Joel and Jaelene have been through so much. I keep thinking about how the court system moves so slowly while their own health is failing and it makes me want to scream but seeing this many people care gives me a tiny bit of hope that someone in charge might finally pay attention.

May 22, 2012

I just saw the count hit one hundred and honestly my hands were shaking a little bit while clicking refresh because this really matters so much to the grandparents who are just waiting for any scrap of hope. It is honestly wild how fast people are stepping up to show they care about this family and I am just sitting here staring at the screen trying to process that people actually heard me.

Reached 1,000 supporters

May 22, 2012

Reached 100 supporters

May 21, 2012

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Karen Hale
14 years ago Featured

Justice for Shele means protecting her parents rights too. They deserve better than this treatment.

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Mark Edwards
14 years ago Featured

The courts are failing these kids. They need their family more than ever right now. Ridiculous situation.

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Linda Hayes
14 years ago Featured

SO WRONG. Keeping blood relatives apart is cruel and unusual punishment. Shame on the judge.

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Mike Marshall
14 years ago Featured

Please let them see the kids. Time is running out.

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Sarah Anderson
14 years ago Featured

This is just heartbreaking. Those poor grandparents have been through enough already. Let them see those babies!

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David Mills
14 years ago Featured

Unbelievable that it takes years to decide this. They are sick and just want to see their grandkids. Fix this NYC.