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DC court lets grandmother seek protection order against grandchildren's mother
In a significant ruling, the D.C. Court of Appeals has reinstated a civil protection order filed by grandmother Fonda Allen against her grandchildren's biological mother, Tamieka Whitehead. Allen, who holds legal custody, accused Whitehead of verbal abuse and harassment. This decision clarifies familial definitions under the Intrafamily Offenses Act, allowing the case to proceed after a prior dismissal based on jurisdiction.
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