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gollygee

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Wed May 23, 2018, 08:35 PM May 2018

Mom takes 5-y-o in for ADHD screening, bad and wrong test says he was given cocaine, mom jailed

She's out of jail now, but way to make parents not want to get their kids tested for problems that can cause trouble in school. And how traumatic was that for this child?

https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/mother-cleared-after-5-year-old-s-positive-cocaine-test-was-ruled-a-mistake

DETROIT (WXYZ) - The Detroit mother arrested this week after police said her 5-year-old son tested positive for cocaine has been cleared.

Children’s Hospital tells 7 Action News it was all a big mistake. There was a system error made with the the test.

Starla McCray has been released from jail, reunited with her son and no charges will be filed.

However, she believes the damage to her reputation as a parent has already been done.

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Mom takes 5-y-o in for ADHD screening, bad and wrong test says he was given cocaine, mom jailed (Original Post) gollygee May 2018 OP
Getting Medical Testing For Your Kid While Black. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2018 #1
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