NJ Family Court's Failure: A Mother's Struggle to Protect Her Child
NJ Family Court's Failure: A Mother's Struggle to Protect Her Child
Court's Betrayal: Mother Speaks Out Against Judicial Complicity in Child Abuse Case
By Richard Luthmann
Ria Aichour’s nightmare began when the New Jersey Family Court failed to protect her child, M.C., from abuse.
Aichour's ordeal is exacerbated by what she describes as systemic manipulation of evidence and corruption within the Family Court system. She alleges that judges and officials from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) have hidden evidence and manipulated court proceedings to favor the father.
Initially, Aichour believed the system's failure to act was her fault.
“For a while, I thought surely the judges, DCPP, and the system would protect my child if they knew the truth. I kept telling my attorney, ‘Try again, tell them differently,’” she said.
Misplaced Trust and Realization
Aichour had unwavering faith in the judicial system.
“I believed these people were good and wanted to protect children. I thought if they weren’t protecting M.C., it was because we hadn’t presented the evidence correctly,” she explained.
This faith persisted despite mounting evidence of abuse. Aichour’s initial hope that the system would act in her child’s best interest was rooted in her belief in the integrity of the judicial process. She thought that by presenting more evidence or explaining the situation better, the judges and officials would see the truth and take action to protect M.C.
However, as time passed, Aichour's trust began to erode. Despite presenting clear and consistent evidence of abuse, the system continued to side with her ex-husband, Jimmy Cerveaux. Aichour recounted numerous instances where she provided medical documentation, reports from M.C., and expert testimony to the court, all to no avail.
“I was sure it was their job to protect her. But it became clear that they knew what was happening and chose to ignore it,” she said.
Ignoring Evidence and Manipulating Facts
Despite her efforts, Aichour soon realized that the system was not merely failing but actively ignoring the evidence.
“It took me a while to comprehend that they knew and didn’t care. They just wanted me to stop talking about it,” Aichour stated.
This revelation came after continuous attempts to bring the issue to light, only to face more restrictions and threats from the court. Aichour described how she repeatedly presented evidence of abuse to the court, including detailed accounts from M.C. and corroborating testimony from professionals.
The court’s response was to tighten restrictions on her and threaten her with further punitive actions.
A Shocking Court Order
One incident stands out vividly in Aichour’s mind.
“I wasn’t even allowed to take my child to the doctor without the father’s permission in writing,” Aichour recalled.
When she tried to explain this to a police officer, he couldn’t believe it.
“The officer said, ‘If there is a danger to the child, you need to take her to a doctor.’ I told him, ‘I can’t. The judge said so.’ He was shocked when I showed him the court order,” she recounted.
This level of control and restriction placed on a protective mother is not only unprecedented but also a clear indication of systemic failure.
This order came from the very judges and authorities entrusted with M.C.'s safety. The incident underscored the absurdity and danger of the court’s decisions. Aichour was living in a state of constant fear and helplessness, knowing that any attempt to protect her child could be met with severe repercussions.
The court's orders went beyond mere neglect; they were actively harmful. Aichour described how the court manipulated evidence and withheld critical information.
“They’ve been hiding evidence. They know about it and chose not to protect a four-year-old child,” she asserted.
The manipulation of evidence and the court's refusal to act on clear signs of abuse revealed a deep-seated corruption within the system.
Systemic Failure, Denial, and Retaliation
Aichour describes her journey as one of denial and painful realization.
“I was in such denial, thinking our institutions were just and would protect my child. But they didn’t. They wanted me to stop bringing it up,” she said.
This denial was shattered when it became clear that the court was actively working against her. Aichour’s struggle highlights a broader systemic issue: the failure of the New Jersey Family Court to protect vulnerable children and the active suppression of those who speak out against the abuse. The realization that the very system designed to protect her child was complicit in the abuse was devastating.
The systemic failure was not limited to one judge or one court; it was pervasive. Aichour recounted how the entire judicial apparatus seemed activated to retaliate against her.
“They threatened me and made it clear that I had to stop bringing this up, or I would lose custody. They started to shift the blame onto me,” she said.
This retaliation included court orders restricting her ability to speak out, financial penalties, and the manipulation of legal proceedings to discredit her. The more she fought for her child, the more the system retaliated against her, creating an environment of fear and oppression.
Judicial Complicity
Aichour accuses Hudson County Family Court Judge Michael A. Jimenez and Superior Court Judge Gary Potters of complicity in the abuse. She believes these judges, along with the New Jersey DCF and DCPP, manipulated and hid evidence.
She asserts, “They’ve been hiding evidence. They know about it and chose not to protect a four-year-old child.”
Aichour’s accusations are backed by the consistent and credible evidence she has presented. Despite this, the judges have consistently ruled in favor of her ex-husband, ignoring the clear signs of abuse.
The judicial complicity extends beyond individual cases. Aichour believes that the system is designed to protect abusers and punish those who speak out.
“It’s not just about one judge or one case. It’s a systemic issue. They protect each other and retaliate against anyone who tries to expose the truth,” she said.
This systemic corruption is evident in the way evidence is handled, the decisions made by the court, and the retaliation against those who challenge the status quo.
Expert Testimony Ignored
Renowned forensic psychiatrist Dr. Bandy X. Lee supported Aichour’s claims.
“M.C. is in danger of being murdered by her father, Jimmy Cerveaux,” Dr. Lee wrote to the court.
Dr. Lee cited consistent reports from M.C., medical documentation, and evaluations confirming abuse. Yet, the court dismissed these findings. Dr. Lee’s expert testimony was clear and unequivocal. She detailed multiple instances of abuse reported by M.C., supported by medical evidence and corroborating testimony from professionals. Despite this, the court chose to ignore her findings and continued to place M.C. in harm’s way.
Dr. Lee’s warnings were stark.
“A father who batters her to the point of making marks and lacerations, who sexually abuses her, is eminently capable of killing her,” she cautioned.
Her testimony highlighted the immediate and severe danger M.C. was in, yet the court took no action. This disregard for expert testimony and medical evidence underscores the systemic corruption within the New Jersey Family Court. The court’s refusal to act on clear and compelling evidence of abuse reveals a deep-seated bias and complicity in protecting abusers.
Financial Manipulation and Custody Battle
Aichour also faced financial manipulation by her ex-husband, Jimmy Cerveaux. Despite earning over $500,000 annually, Cerveaux provided minimal support, forcing Aichour to deplete her savings.
She details, “Jimmy stopped putting money into the joint account, making me use my savings to pay for everything.”
The financial strain on Aichour was immense. She described how Cerveaux manipulated their finances to her detriment, leaving her struggling to provide for M.C. and herself.
In March 2023, the court ordered Cerveaux to pay $10,000 monthly in support. However, by February 2024, claiming job loss due to Aichour’s “false allegations,” the court reduced his payments to zero and ordered Aichour to pay Cerveaux $70,000. This left her in dire financial straits.
“If we don’t do something about the money soon, I will go bankrupt and be homeless in the next few months,” she warned.
The court’s financial rulings added to her burden, making it even harder for her to fight for her child’s safety.
Aichour’s financial struggles were not just about money; they were part of the court’s strategy to break her will. The financial manipulation and court orders were designed to punish her for speaking out and to force her into submission. Despite these immense challenges, Aichour continues to fight.
Now, the New Jersey Courts apparatus is turning its attacks on Aichour’s support systems and the media at large. Anyone with the temerity to challenge the New Jersey Family Court Leviathan is subject to smite.
However, there is a singular weapon to be wielded against corruption: TRUTH. To highlight the systemic issues and corruption within the New Jersey Family Court, the names will be named, and the evidence will be released in Ria Aichour’s case.
The people will be the ultimate arbiter of a resilient mother fighting against a deeply flawed and corrupt system that allows the heinous abuse of a four-year-old child in direct contravention of natural law.
Vox Populi, Vox Dei.
Below is the full version of the latest Ria Aichour video entitled “The Prevention of Protection,” along with a transcript.
Ria Aichour:
For a while, you know, I was thinking, well, surely the judges I mean, this is Family Court where they say they act in the best interest of the child. Surely they want to protect her. And these people have the power to protect her. They're good people, they want to protect her, she needs protection. And if they're not protecting her right now, it's because they don't think she needs protection. We need to do a better job, I kept telling my attorney: "try again, tell them differently." I kept thinking, no, no, this is our fault. I mean, this these people, the judges, and DCPP, their job is to protect children. And surely they're not protecting MC because they don't see, they don't see - we didn't tell them the right way. We didn't present the evidence the right way. We, we - if they knew what was happening, they would protect her. And there was no doubt in my mind that these people wanted to do the right thing. It's their job I was sure, it is their job, they want to do the right thing, they want to do their job, they will do whatever it takes to protect the child if they if they know.
Ria Aichour:
It took me a while. I was in such denial. I just could not comprehend that. They knew. And they didn't want to do the right thing that they actually didn't care. And they wanted me to stop talking about it. And it took me a while then. But it really took me a while until, like, very recently, I understood that. Oh, my God, all of them know. They know, and they don't care. All they want is for me to stop. Stop talking about this, stop bringing it up. And the more I tried to bring it up, the more I was getting punished and more restrictions were put being put on me I wasn't even allowed to take my child to the doctor's, without the father's permission in writing. And this is just so insane. I mean, when I told the police this a few weeks ago when they were at my house, and the police officer, I remember, was telling me, "Take your child to the doctor." I said, "I can't, I can't. I need permission from the father." He's like, "Who said that?" I said, "the judge." He's like," I want to see this, like you have this in a Court Order?" I said, "Yep." He's like, "I've never heard of such a thing. You're the mother. If there is a danger to the child, if she's hurt, you need to take her to a doctor's." I said, I'm not allowed. The last time I did this, I almost lost custody. I hadn't lost custody of her yet. I did the next day, sadly. But the officers, just the police officers, just couldn't believe it. He's like, "Show me the Court Order." And I did he couldn't believe his eyes.
Ria Aichour:
I mean, these people, all of them know. This is what is so hurtful here you know, and I was in such denial thinking our institutions, our country's beautiful, our country is safe. And surely they will do the right thing and protect the child. And I was in such denial. They don't want to know. They just wanted me to stop talking about it. And they did actually threaten me and kind of like clearly expressed to me that I had to stop bringing this up, or I would lose custody. They started to shift to turn the tables on me. And this is the sad reality that we live in. It is their job. And they are aware it was not a matter of them not understanding what was happening. It was not a matter of us not presenting the evidence the right way. Because initially, really, I thought, "Oh no, it's our fault." Like, "let's convey the message in a different way; let's explain it better during our protecting her because we were not clear enough." It wasn't that. You couldn't be clearer than this. I mean, they just have been hiding evidence. There's plenty of evidence. They've literally, literally manipulated evidence and hidden it so it doesn't get brought up in court. But it all exists, and they have it, and they know about it. And they did not protect a poor four-year-old child. This child is now in full custody of her abuser, and they know that he's abusing her, but they've decided not to protect her. Shame on you or people. Shame on you.
Similar thing happened to me in Sonoma County CA with Judge James Bertoli from 2017-2023 although my case was not sexual abuse of our child but physical, emotional & neglect of him, he is now 14yo. I was also silenced through sanctions, my medical and educational right were stripped, and finally labeled vexatious while my ex has all medical control, educational control, and my child is living in his household while I am left with two 15 minute phone calls a week.
Thank you for your continued coverage on the realities of family court and the resulting trauma inflicted upon our children.