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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The jobless and near homeless mother of Ricky
Holland may have a chance to be reunited with her infant son.
Casey Caswell, 31, has had each of her six children taken away by the state due
to her lack of stable housing and unstable employment. But on Tuesday, Probate Judge George Economy considered giving Caswell a new opportunity to be a parent to her 5-month-old son.
"I appreciate the Caswells taking steps, but [homelessness and joblessness] is not a new problem in this
family. This problem has been ongoing for many, many years," says Judge
Economy.
But defense attorneys say Caswell and her husband are trying to get back on the
right track. "They need assistance," says defense attorney William
Campbell. They realize they need assistance. They've been cooperative. They're
doing everything under their power to provide a safe home environment for this
child."
Prosecutors disagree.
"They have a long
history of being homeless and having lack of income," says Attorney Steve
Kwasnik. "The proofs will show that Mr. Caswell only has a 10-hr a week job and
that is the sole income."
There is also some concern from prosecuting attorneys about Casey's husband's
criminal past. Daphne Merryman of the Department of Human Services says Matthew
Caswell Sr. was charged with criminal sexual conduct as an adult.
Court ended on Tuesday with Judge Economy allowing the defense more time to
line up more witness testimonies.
The case will resume in September, when Judge Economy will decide whether or not
the courts will take jurisdiction over Caswell's son.
Emerald
Morrow is a reporter with WLNS-TV. Reach out to her on Facebook, Twitter or
email at emorrow@wlns.com.
