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Thursday, April 25, 2013  The New York State Court of Appeals said Thursday that it has upheld the Commission on Judicial Conduct’s removal of former Family Court Judge Bryan R. Hedges for allegedly engaging in a sexual encounter with his 5-year old niece, in 1972, before he was a judge.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Relatives of a 3-month-old baby girl, who was placed in foster care after an exclusive CNY Central report last week, say the child has been returned to her mother by order of Oswego County Family Court Judge Kim Seager.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The Center provides and coordinates multi-agency services for child abuse and neglect victims in Onondaga County.

Friday, March 22, 2013  There is a new development in our exclusive story about a 3-month-old infant girl who was living in a filthy home with her sex offender mother.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The grandparents of a 3-month-old girl claim Family Court Judge Kim Seager has placed the child in danger by allowing her to live with registered sex offender in a home of squalor and neglect.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A 15-year-old is accused of forcibly stealing another teen’s cell phone on Highland Street in Syracuse.

Friday, March 01, 2013  As we honor Women's History Month, you will likely hear a lot this month about women who have had an impact on our community.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Former Family Court judge Bryan R. Hedges released a statement denying accusations that he sexually abused his 5-year-old niece 40 years ago.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Former Onondaga County Family Court judge Bryan R. Hedges is accused of sexually abusing his 5-year-old deaf niece 40 years ago.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has concluded that a child sex incident that predated his 27 years as an Onondaga County Family Court judge constitutes misconduct that disqualifies Bryan R. Hedges from ever again being a judge.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Oswego County Administrator Phil Church confirms to CNY Central’s Jim Kenyon that there was a private meeting on Friday regarding numerous complaints about Family Court Judge Kim Seager.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Local leaders say a proposed new law amending the Family Court Act, could hurt the efforts of Social Services agents and lawyers to protect children in abuse and neglect cases across New York State.

Friday, March 16, 2012  An elementary school student is accused of a crime that would be a felony sex abuse charge if committed by an adult.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Critics of an Oswego County Family Court Judge are starting an online petition hoping to force her resignation.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  CNY Central reveals new information in the case of Family Court Judge Kimberly Seager who some accuse of placing children in dangerous situations.