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Suffolk County Child Protective Services
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Federal Suit Says Suffolk County CPS Ignored School’s Abuse Report Before Girl, 7, Died
November 7, 2026
A federal lawsuit says Suffolk County CPS dismissed a school’s report that a 6-year-old was slapped, then backed her guardian’s custody. She died with about 90 injuries.















