Unprecedented court ruling in Detroit, Michigan

[MrCoffee]

Detroit , MI (AP) - A seven-year-old boy was at the center of a
Detroit courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over
who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten
by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in
keeping with child custody law and regulations requiring that family
unity be maintained to the degree possible.

The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt
beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with
her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents,
the boy cried out that they also beat him. After considering the
remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence
was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the
unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have
custody of him.

After two recesses to check legal references and confer with
child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the
Detroit Lions, whom the boy and the court firmly believe are not capable
of beating anyone.

[_testify_]

1. Well done!

What's the difference between a dollar bill and the Detroit Lions?

You can get four quarters out the dollar!

[azmouse]

2. I don't follow sports much this time of year but

are the Lions even worse than the AZ Cardinals? 'Cause that would be *really* scary! :scared:

[bif]

3. Nice

Ya had me going for a second. I was even wondering if our friend was the ruling judge.

[bif]

4. Nice

Ya had me going. I was even wondering if our friend was the ruling judge!

[Mad_Dem_X]

5. D'oh!

Had me there for a second. :rofl:

[underpants]

6. They beat Buffalos

Denver and Atlanta too
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