Opinion ID: 2424396
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Mary and Tina Allege Sexual Abuse.

Text: That same afternoon, after the judge explained he could not place Beth in their home, Tina told her guidance counselor at school that Fritzinger had sexually abused her and her sister. The record shows that until then, neither sister had previously disclosed any sexual misconduct by Fritzinger to anyone. Tina later asserted, however, that she had previously disclosed that information to her two foster sisters at the Atallians' house, and that they had encouraged her to tell someone. The school promptly contacted Mary and Tina's social worker and reported what Tina had told her guidance counselor. The social worker visited Tina at school on October 6. During that meeting, Tina told the social worker about Fritzinger's sexual abuse. The social worker spoke with Mary at school that same afternoon, and Mary corroborated Tina's allegations. Mary explained to the social worker that the abuse had occurred over a substantial period of time and that she had never reported it because she wanted her half sister Beth to have a father who could continue to be a part of her life.