Family Court ‘Officer’ Enlists Court Crony to Issue Protective Order to Harass and Suppress Speech
Court Officer Abuse of Protective Orders, Created for Domestic Violence Victims, against Their Own Victims!
Just when you thought there could not be any new low to the Orwellian Family Courts, a guardian ad litem (GAL), who harassed a mother to a life-threatening condition and stole her children — in co-conspiracy with her violent spouse — now took out a protective order against her victim in order to harass her anew!
The motive is apparently retaliation and control, since the mother’s divorce case ended on May 16, 2024, and the protective order went into effect on June 8, 2024. Despite an absentee husband, the mother had led a happy and healthy household in an affluent neighborhood with two thriving, prodigy children, before calamity and destruction gratuitously rained down on them, 100 percent of the GAL’s own making. The story of my sister is an all-too-common one of those who enter the Family Courts — and it almost never ends.
Family Court Judge Michael Antoniewicz of Bergen County Family Court, subordinate of Judge Jane Gallina-Mecca, the judge protecting the GAL, approved the protective order for “cyber harassment” and “stalking”, even though the mother had not contacted the GAL for over a year. Nevertheless, almost every Family Court process uses the rules of the court to abuse the court. Few encounter the kind of gangsterism and criminality as they do in the predatory Family Courts, where lives are easily destroyed and lost. The below is reported by Richard Luthmann and reproduced with permission:
GAL Evelyn Nissirios Accused of Weaponizing the NJ Courts Through Targeting, Judicial Abuse
Allegations in Federal Lawsuit: Misconduct Lead to Health Crisis
Aug 02, 2024
By Richard Luthmann
- Free Speech Under Fire: Protective Orders Raise First Amendment Concerns
- Custody Battle Controversy: Father Gains Custody Amid Allegations of Abuse and Neglect
- GAL Evelyn Nissirios Accused of Weaponizing the New Jersey Courts: Targeting Patricia Lee in Judicial Abuse Case
Evelyn Nissirios, a New Jersey attorney and Court-appointed Guardian ad Litem (GAL) allegedly weaponized the legal system against Patricia Lee, resulting in a severe health crisis and her children being snatched, raising serious legal questions.
Lee filed a case in New Jersey Federal Court. This article highlights the controversy, allegations, and potential legal ramifications.
Background
In November 2021, while serving as GAL for Lee’s children, Nissirios allegedly harassed Lee to the point of causing life-threatening stress-induced high blood pressure, landing her in the emergency room on November 10, claim documents filed in Newark Federal Court.
Two days later, Nissirios allegedly orchestrated a police raid that took Lee’s children without warning. A police report indicates that Nissirios misled authorities by hiding key information and lying about medical appointments. This incident triggered ongoing legal battles for Lee.
Bandy X. Lee, a renowned forensic psychiatrist and violence expert, and sister of Patricia Lee, claims Nissirios has and continues to abuse judicial power to issue protective orders against her and her sister, suppressing their First Amendment rights. This outlet distributes some of Dr. Lee’s commentary on the Family Courts and other issues.
Dr. Lee has joined her sister and is suing GAL Nissirios and others. They claim Nissirios and others conspired to falsely deprive Patricia Lee of the custody of her children and knowingly placed them in the hands of an abuser.
A Legal Battle Unfolds
The November 2021 police raid was just the beginning of Lee’s legal struggles. Lee lost custody of her children to their father, Alan T. Chan, an absentee parent with a history of alleged violence. Despite lacking evidence of wrongdoing, Chan retained custody, raising concerns about the children’s well-being.
Reports indicate that since Chan gained custody, the children have suffered physical injuries, missed school, and lacked access to adequate medical care.
Patricia and Dr. Lee have repeatedly claimed GAL Nissirios and Chan should now face criminal charges for their actions during the police raid. However, these charges are hard to pursue due to unwarranted protections by the New Jersey Family Court.
Dr. Lee alleges that Chan’s actions resemble “tangential spouse abuse” and that he manipulates the legal system to gain custody of the children and avoid financial obligations.
Recent Developments
On July 8, 2024, police served Patricia Lee with a protective order for alleged “cyber harassment” and “stalking,” despite her having no recent contact with GAL Nissirios. Dr. Lee also received a protective order, despite living at a separate address.
These actions appear to target Lee, given her history of severe stress responses to police visits. Dr. Lee contends that these orders are designed to suppress her free speech rights.
The courtroom abuse, the Lees claim, extends to Judge Michael Antoniewicz, who approved the protective orders. Despite evidence to the contrary, Judge Antoniewicz accepted Nissirios’ testimony, which Dr. Lee claims contained numerous documented and clear-cut falsehoods.
Judge Antoniewicz allowed Nissirios to present outdated evidence from October 2021, which should not have been admissible. The stress of the hearing pushed Lee back into a severe medical crisis, the court papers allege.
First Amendment Concerns
Dr. Lee argues that the protective orders are a cover to suppress her right to free speech.
In court, an article by Paul Boyne on the “Family Court Circus” website was cited against her. The state police had already investigated and cleared Dr. Lee of involvement in this article. Boyne now sits in a Connecticut lockup awaiting trial on multiple charges, including violent threats against several judges.
Dr. Lee maintains that her public and truthful writings are being misused as evidence against her. The protective orders represent a desperate attempt to censor her work.
Attempts by Patricia Lee and Dr. Lee to file a protective order against Nissirios were denied without a hearing. Judge Antoniewicz rejected their application, raising questions about judicial impartiality.
Dr. Lee claims these actions are part of a coordinated effort to suppress dissent, involving bringing her and Patricia Lee into the same case to extend illegitimate jurisdiction over Dr. Lee.
This outlet contacted Attorney Nissirios’ law office requesting comment. As of press time, no response was received.
Looking Ahead
The allegations against Evelyn Nissirios highlight serious concerns about judicial misconduct and abuse of power in the legal system. The use of protective orders and potential judicial bias warrants a thorough investigation.
Patricia Lee’s ongoing battle underscores the risks of unchecked authority in the Family Courts. It also raises implications for First Amendment rights and legal ethics.
Stay tuned as this story develops.
(The original article is published here: https://luthmann.substack.com/p/gal-evelyn-nissirios-accused-of-weaponizing.)
