What happened to Syesha Mercado?

What happened to Syesha Mercado?

Former “American Idol” finalist Syesha Mercado and her partner, Tyron Deener, have regained custody of their 20-month-old son Amen’ Ra after a seven-month battle with state and local health authorities involving concerns of malnutrition.

Did Ayesha get her babies back?

‘American Idol’ alum reunites with son 7 months after he was placed in foster care. Syesha Mercado has regained custody of her toddler son after he was taken away by Child Protective Services in February.

Why was Syesha Mercado baby taken away?

In late February, the pair’s son was taken away after allegations of malnutrition after the Sarasota, Florida native started to wean him off breast milk. Mercado’s milk supply started to dry up as she was pregnant, Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported in May.

Why was Amen Ra taken away?

Amen’Ra was removed from custody of Mercado and Deener, and put into foster care as the child would not accept fluids after his mother’s breast milk ran dry. Authorities on February 26 took the child to St. Petersburg’s Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for a medical issue.

Will DCF take my newborn in Florida?

In most cases of substance exposed newborns, DCF takes emergency custody of the baby to keep the baby safe until the investigation is completed and a determination is made about whether you can safely care for your baby.

What is medical kidnapping?

According to Allison Folmar law ,medical kidnapping is what occurs when a child is forcibly separated from his or her parents because the parent refused dangerous or risky medical treatments for the child.