18 mos prison possible for CA dad's protest over daughter's abduction

November 4, 5:30 AMSF Family ExaminerTeri Stoddard

Madison and Daddy Donald Tenn, image by d.tenn

Say what?

• "I was a stay-at-home daddy.  Then my wife illegally took our daughter Madison six states away" - Donald Tenn, Sacramento, CA
• "I can't return to California because I fear my husband." - Shannon Phillips
• "We've given Shannon Phillips thousands of dollars in (VAWA-funded) services. Donald Tenn is with Fathers 4 Justice, men who claim they are victims because they can't see their children. He is a huge danger. We all need to fear him." - Mary Hughes, DOVE
• "I do not believe that Mr. Tenn is a danger.  This father will be immediately reunited with his daughter and I am ordering his first visitation for 2 days from today."  - Sacramento County, CA Judge Peter J. McBrien
• "Shannon Phillips was the victim of ongoing abuse by Donald Tenn." - unnamed IL attorney
• “I have grave concern over the truth and veracity of [Phillips,]" - Moultrie County, IL Judge Dan Flannel
• I didn't enforce Tenn's visitation order in 2007 because it was illegal.  [It was not illegal.]  Now I'm following the divorce order Phillips received that has visitation on hold." - Moultrie County State's Attorney Marvin Hansen 
• "My daughter was illegally abducted by her mother, but I am the one treated like a criminal.  I told Madison I would always be there for her and protect her. But I've only been allowed to parent her during one 5-hour visit in the last 41 months.  I know what truly is in Madison’s best interest.  Both, fit and willing parents sharing equally in their child’s life." - Tenn

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