Armed CPS Raid in Loudoun County: Family Claims Newborn Was Taken Without Charges or Due Process
In a case that is raising national concern and calls for accountability, a Virginia Navy veteran and his wife allege that Loudoun County Child Protective Services (CPS) and armed deputies forcibly removed their one-month-old breastfeeding baby without a warrant, without charges, and without due process.
Farzin Yazdani, an engineer, business owner, and U.S. Navy veteran, says that Loudoun County officials entered his home on March 28, 2025, and seized his newborn daughter, Roxana, at gunpoint. Yazdani and his wife, Emily, were not under arrest, nor were they facing criminal charges. The reason for the removal, according to Yazdani, stemmed from a disputed affidavit reportedly submitted by a former spouse involved in an ongoing custody battle.
“There was no warrant. No emergency declaration. Just government agents at our door demanding our newborn child,” Yazdani said in a video statement.
The Raid and Aftermath
Video footage released by the family shows CPS workers arriving with armed deputies. The family claims that no exigent circumstances were present. Their daughter was healthy, breastfeeding, and safely in her mother’s arms when officials arrived.
The child was kept in state custody for eight days before being returned following a five-day hearing. According to Yazdani, the court ultimately dismissed the emergency removal order. However, the trauma of the experience, he says, is ongoing.
Lack of Due Process or Justification?
The Yazdani family maintains that at no point were they given an opportunity to present their side before the child was taken. The removal was reportedly conducted without a warrant and without a judicial finding of imminent danger, both of which are constitutionally required under most circumstances involving child removal.
The incident highlights a growing concern voiced by parents' rights advocates nationwide—that CPS systems can operate with impunity, often shielded by confidentiality laws and supported by vague standards that prioritize perception over proof.
A Pattern of Concern in Loudoun County?
This wasn’t the first time Yazdani says his family has been targeted. In October 2024, he was detained by Loudoun County deputies during a custody visit with his older son. According to Yazdani, he was placed in handcuffs without cause while his five-year-old child pleaded to stay with him.
Bodycam footage from that incident, which Yazdani alleges was initially withheld, reportedly contradicted the deputy’s version of events and led to the charges being dropped (nolle prosequi).
Yazdani now claims that one of the deputies involved, Stephen Mieszala, later became a witness for his ex-wife in family court—raising further questions about impartiality and professional boundaries.
Legal Action Underway
The Yazdani family is now pursuing legal action against Loudoun County CPS and associated personnel. The lawsuit is expected to include claims of unlawful seizure, civil rights violations, and defamation. They have also filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to obtain full access to their case records—requests they say have been denied.
Broader Implications for CPS Reform
This case underscores calls for reform within child protection agencies and greater oversight to prevent overreach. Key concerns raised by this and similar cases include:
Removal without due process or judicial oversight
Weaponization of custody disputes
Lack of transparency in CPS investigations
Unaccountable actions by social workers and deputies
Organizations such as the Family Preservation Foundation and parental rights groups are drawing attention to systemic issues in CPS protocols—especially those that allow for children to be separated from their families without clear evidence of abuse or neglect.
A Call for Public Accountability
The Yazdanis are not just seeking justice for their own family. Their public campaign—bolstered by released videos and court filings—is intended to shed light on what they call “government-sponsored family destruction.”
“This is psychological warfare. This is terror. If it can happen to us, it can happen to anyone,” Yazdani said.
They’ve launched a fundraiser to assist with mounting legal expenses, which they report now exceed $375,000. The family is also using their platform to advocate for legislative reform that protects against warrantless removals and demands transparency in family court proceedings.
Conclusion
While full details from CPS and Loudoun County officials have not yet been released, this developing story raises important questions about constitutional rights, parental protections, and the unchecked power of child welfare agencies.
The Father’s Advocacy Network is committed to following this case closely. We believe families deserve transparency, accountability, and equal protection under the law—regardless of who they are or where they live.
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