Opinion ID: 62905
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Second Incident-January 25, 2001

Text: On January 25, 2001, an individual from LCISD anonymously reported to TDPRS that Alexis, who was in kindergarten at the time, had a one-inch bruise on her face. The individual further stated that Alexis told her teacher that Gary had given her the bruise but told the school nurse that her brother Derodrick gave her the bruise when he pushed her into a bed. TDPRS classified the report as Priority 1, and Polasek ordered TDPRS employee Lori Sterns (Sterns) to remove Alexis from school and bring her to the CAC so TDPRS could conduct a videotaped interview. During the interview, Alexis stated that she received the bruise while wrestling with her brother Marcus. Alexis was then returned to her parents. TDPRS asked Gary for permission to interview other members of the family, and Gary refused. In response, TDPRS filed a Petition for Orders in Aid of Investigation of a Report of Child Abuse in state district court in order to gain access to the children. The court held a hearing regarding the Petition on February 2, 2001. Prior to the completion of the hearing, the Gateses reached an agreement with TDPRS that would allow TDPRS to question Marcus, Derodrick, Gary, and Melissa. The questioning took place that day, and TDPRS subsequently closed the case. [5]