A couple accused of sexually assaulting boys they had adopted several years ago through the state Department of Children and Families was arraigned in Superior Court in Manchester Thursday afternoon.George Harasz and Doug Wirth were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon by Glastonbury police. The couple, who had been running a dog breeding businesses out of their Glastonbury home, are each facing charges of sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.
As police announced their arrests of the two men, DCF issued a statement about its role in placing the nine boys with Harasz and Wirth, and its commissioner said that the agency has revised its practices and policies in response to the case.
DCF Commissioner Joette Katz said she became aware of the allegations of abuse shortly after becoming commissioner in February.
"We immediately removed the children from the home and fortunately were able to keep them together with their biological siblings. In addition, I ordered a close examination of our involvement and ensured that we would fully cooperate with Glastonbury police," she said.
"I was horrified that adopted children could be so terribly abused by the adults who are responsible for their care," Katz said.
In December 2009, Harasz was cited for a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals after Glastonbury's animal control officer went to the couple's home and found about 50 dogs in the basement. The room had inadequate ventilation, and the smell of urine and feces was overwhelming, police said. Harasz's kennel license allowed him to have 10 dogs, police said. Harasz was granted accelerated rehabilitation, a special form of probation, and the charges were dismissed.
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Let’s allow homosexual men to adopt young boys.
After all, what could go wrong?
As police announced their arrests of the two men, DCF issued a statement about its role in placing the nine boys with Harasz and Wirth, and its commissioner said that the agency has revised its practices and policies in response to the case.
DCF Commissioner Joette Katz said she became aware of the allegations of abuse shortly after becoming commissioner in February.
"We immediately removed the children from the home and fortunately were able to keep them together with their biological siblings. In addition, I ordered a close examination of our involvement and ensured that we would fully cooperate with Glastonbury police," she said.
"I was horrified that adopted children could be so terribly abused by the adults who are responsible for their care," Katz said.
In December 2009, Harasz was cited for a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals after Glastonbury's animal control officer went to the couple's home and found about 50 dogs in the basement. The room had inadequate ventilation, and the smell of urine and feces was overwhelming, police said. Harasz's kennel license allowed him to have 10 dogs, police said. Harasz was granted accelerated rehabilitation, a special form of probation, and the charges were dismissed.
http://www.ctnow.com/news/connectic...ry-abuse-1201-20111130,0,1929151.story?page=1
Let’s allow homosexual men to adopt young boys.
After all, what could go wrong?
