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His son is currently in protective custody, authorities said.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
In a statement Monday, the Petoskey Department of Public Safety said the agency sought and received a court order Friday to place Gille in protective custody, deeming him a risk to himself or others.
—Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Their California home had been raided by federal agents, and 21 children — all reportedly born through surrogacy — were taken into protective custody.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
The children were taken into protective custody, police in Arcadia said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 19 July 2025
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
In a statement Monday, the Petoskey Department of Public Safety said the agency sought and received a court order Friday to place Gille in protective custody, deeming him a risk to himself or others.
—Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Their California home had been raided by federal agents, and 21 children — all reportedly born through surrogacy — were taken into protective custody.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
The children were taken into protective custody, police in Arcadia said.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 19 July 2025
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“Protective custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protective%20custody. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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