![]() It would be highly inappropriate for me to discuss the details of this very sensitive matter, or any associated proceedings, publicly. Laurie Wasserman, the lawyer for Mike and Heather Martin, released a statement saying, "I am working with Michael and Heather Martin. ![]() "A lot of family counseling to get us all back on track." "It's going to take a lot of counseling to help him," said Hall. Hall thanked those who tried to help have the children removed and said it was heartbreaking to see the videos. Shortly after the video was removed, the Martins posted an apology (WATCH ON MOBILE) and enlisted the services of a crisis management agencyto help handle the backlash. "I think the psychological damage and abuse that is going on in those videos is clear for anybody to see," Conlon said. After the ‘INVISIBLE INK PRANK’ was published, it was pulled from YouTube for violating the site’s policy on harassment and bullying. The Martins claimed all of the pranks were stagedand that they often let their children come up with the ideas the videos were based on. "I think that is what convinced the judge to do it."Ĭody and Emma were often the focus of the pranks posted online. In one video, titled "INVISIBLE INK PRANK," the Martins pranked Cody in a profanity-filled tirade that left him hysterically in tears. "It is going to be a long time deprogramming these kids from what was going on," said Conlon. Two days later, an emergency hearing was held and a judge was convinced enough to issue the emergency custody order for Hall to gain custody of her two children Friday afternoon. Hall's attorney, Tim Conlon, told FOX 5 that he picked up his client's case last Wednesday. He said some things that were disturbing - that he hated me." "Cody had a difficult time when the officer brought him out to the car. 'I tracked my blood sugar levels for 15 days."It was very heartbreaking and disturbing to see my kids being abused," Hall also said.Live: Israeli minister vows to wipe Iran leaders 'off face of Earth’.Former India captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passes away at 77.Supreme Court on plea to abort: We can't kill child in womb.Stalker stabs woman 13 times in cab in Delhi.Manipur bars circulation of videos & photos of violence.Canada-India visa impasse puts flyers with tickets in fix.Amid Nijjar row, Canada Speaker to skip P20 Summit.Sell your tech to us, Nasa said: Isro chief.India among 4 big economies set to meet Paris climate goals.Pics | A lot can happen over Koraput coffee.Pics | Mum-Ngp eway deaths: What causing these accidents?.Live: Cong releases list of 39 candidates for Mizoram assembly polls.Social media needs more regulation so that the line between awareness and harassment can be distinct to take action,” said Shikha Goel, Additional DGP, Womens’ Safety Wing, Telangana Police adding that the wing routinely scans through the internet for obscene material and has taken action against them by filing cases. If consent is not taken then based on the kind of harassment, action can be taken based on complaint under relevant sections of law including IPC, IT Act and JJ Act etc. Even if consent is there such videos must carry a ticker or disclaimer all throughout that it is for the purpose of awareness only. ![]() “Consent of the child to be in such a video is a crucial aspect because sometimes children agree to be part of it as an actor. Problematic as prank videos of children being kidnapped appear to be, police say consent of the child and parents in such videos become crucial aspects when checking for legality. Shockingly, some of these videos have more than 5 lakh views on YouTube and more than 60 lakh views on Instagram.
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