Sentencing for former CPS worker involved in adoption scam adjourned until August 4

July 16, 10:39 AMAlbany CPS and Family Court ExaminerDaniel Weaver

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According to the Erie County Court clerk's office, sentencing for former Child Protective Services investigator, Anthony Noble, has been adjourned until August 4. Noble was to have been sentenced on July 14 for his part in an adoption scam.

Anthony who is the son of retired Erie County Child Protective Services director, Joyce Noble, pleaded guilty on March 20, 2009 before Judge Michael D'Amico to criminal contempt for his involvement in the adoption scam.

Arkim Godfrey, the adopted child's mother, has already been sentenced to probation for her part in the scheme and must perform 100 hours of community service.

While the adoption was initially legitimate, Surrogate Court Judge Barbara Howe invalidated it following a violent domestic incident between Noble and his former wife, according to the Buffalo News.

Noble was charged after not complying with the judge's order to return the child to its mother.

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