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'''Donna Suzanne Shell''' (born circa ]) is an ] ] critical of ]. '''Suzanne Shell''' (born circa ]) is an ] ] critical of ].


Shell grew up in ]. Her first experience with child protective services occurred in 1974, when at age 17 she was struck by her father. That year, she was put in a ] and gave birth to a baby she gave up for ]. <ref name="Prendergast">Prendergast, Alan (February 10, 2005). '']''</ref> She further became involved in dependency and neglect cases after ] took away one of her children in 1991 "for a spanking that left no marks." The child was returned after four days with no further action against her. <ref name="Pankratz">Pankratz, Howard (December 19, 2006). '']''</ref> Since that time she has assisted other families facing court-ordered sanctions. Shell runs a website called Profane Justice and has also published a book by the same title. Shell grew up in ]. Her first experience with child protective services occurred in 1974, when at age 17 she was struck by her father. That year, she was put in a ] and gave birth to a baby she gave up for ]. <ref name="Prendergast">Prendergast, Alan (February 10, 2005). '']''</ref> She further became involved in dependency and neglect cases after ] took away one of her children in 1991 "for a spanking that left no marks." The child was returned after four days with no further action against her. <ref name="Pankratz">Pankratz, Howard (December 19, 2006). '']''</ref> Since that time she has assisted other families facing court-ordered sanctions. Shell runs a website called Profane Justice and has also published a book by the same title.
<ref name="shellbook">Shell, Suzanne (2001). ''Profane Justice: A Comprehensive Guide to Asserting Your Parental Rights.'' Sage Wisdom Press, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0966025415</ref> <ref name="shellbook">Shell, Suzanne (2001). ''Profane Justice: A Comprehensive Guide to Asserting Your Parental Rights.'' Sage Wisdom Press, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0966025415</ref>


Shell stated in an interview with '']'', a ] publication, "In today’s society, many parental practices are being falsely interpreted as abuse — including ], discipline, ], ] reading, and even ]. This results in the prosecution of many innocent parents." <ref name="stout">Stout, Mark, and Gail M. Armstrong . '']'', Vol. 32, Issue 1</ref> In 2002, she told a reporter "I don't think they should ever terminate parental rights without proof that a child has been seriously hurt."<ref name="Suprynowicz">Suprynowicz, Vin (November 10, 2002). '']''</ref> Shell stated in an interview with '']'', "In today’s society, many parental practices are being falsely interpreted as abuse — including ], discipline, ], ] reading, and even ]. This results in the prosecution of many innocent parents." <ref name="stout">Stout, Mark, and Gail M. Armstrong . '']'', Vol. 32, Issue 1</ref>

==Notable legal cases== ==Notable legal cases==


In 2001 the ] charged Shell with "unauthorized practice of law." <ref name="shellcosupreme">'''' — Case 01 SA 136</ref> In March 2004, the Colorado Supreme Court cited Shell for ] for ignoring the 2001 order<ref name="Prendergast"/>, and in 2006 she was again found in contempt. <ref name="Pankratz"/> In 2001 the ] charged Suzanne Shell with "unauthorized practice of law." <ref name="shellcosupreme">''People v. Shell'' — Case 01 SA 136</ref> In March 2004, the Colorado Supreme Court cited Shell for ] for ignoring the 2001 order, and in 2006 she was again found in contempt. <ref name="Pankratz"/>


On December 12, 2005, Shell demanded ] pay her $100,000 for archiving her website between 1999 and 2004. <ref name="archivevshell">Lewis T. Babcock (February 13, 2007). '''' Civil Action No. 06cv01726LTBCBS.</ref> Internet Archive filed a ] Action in the ] on January 20, 2006 seeking a judicial determination that Internet Archive did not violate Shell’s ]. Shell responded and brought a ] against ] for archiving her site, which she alleges is in violation of her ]. <ref name="infoweek">Claburn, Thomas (March 16, 2007). '']''</ref> On February 13, 2007, a judge for the ] dismissed all counterclaims except ]. <ref name="archivevshell"/> The Internet Archive did not move to dismiss ] claims Shell asserted arising out of its copying activities, which will also go forward. <ref name="samson">Samson, Martin. via Phillips Nizer LLP</ref> On April 25, 2007 Internet Archive and Shell jointly announced the settlement of their lawsuit. The Internet Archive said, "Internet Archive has no interest in including materials in the Wayback Machine of persons who do not wish to have their Web content archived. We recognize that Ms. Shell has a valid and enforceable copyright in her Web site and we regret that the inclusion of her Web site in the Wayback Machine resulted in this litigation. We are happy to have this case behind us." Shell stated, "I respect the historical value of Internet Archive’s goal. I never intended to interfere with that goal nor cause it any harm."<ref>, April 25, 2007.</ref> In 2005, Shell demanded ] pay her $100,000 for archiving her website between 1999 and 2004. Internet Archive filed a ] Action in the ] on January 20, 2006 seeking a judicial determination that Internet Archive did not violate Shell’s ]. Shell responded and brought a ] against ] for archiving her site, which she alleges is in violation of her ]. <ref name="infoweek">Claburn, Thomas (March 16, 2007). '']''</ref> On February 13, a judge for the ] dismissed all counterclaims except ]. <ref name="archivevshell">Lewis T. Babcock (February 13, 2007). '''' Civil Action No. 06cv01726LTBCBS.</ref>


==References== ==References==
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*'''' Civ. No. 06-cv-01726-LTB-CBS (D. Colo., Feb. 13, 2007) via Phillips Nizer LLP *'''' Civ. No. 06-cv-01726-LTB-CBS (D. Colo., Feb. 13, 2007) via Phillips Nizer LLP

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Suzanne Shell (born circa 1957) is an American activist critical of child protective services.

Shell grew up in Minnesota. Her first experience with child protective services occurred in 1974, when at age 17 she was struck by her father. That year, she was put in a foster home and gave birth to a baby she gave up for adoption. She further became involved in dependency and neglect cases after Elbert County, Colorado took away one of her children in 1991 "for a spanking that left no marks." The child was returned after four days with no further action against her. Since that time she has assisted other families facing court-ordered sanctions. Shell runs a website called Profane Justice and has also published a book by the same title.

Shell stated in an interview with Freedom Magazine, "In today’s society, many parental practices are being falsely interpreted as abuse — including home schooling, discipline, spanking, Bible reading, and even breast feeding. This results in the prosecution of many innocent parents."

Notable legal cases

In 2001 the Colorado Supreme Court charged Suzanne Shell with "unauthorized practice of law." In March 2004, the Colorado Supreme Court cited Shell for contempt of court for ignoring the 2001 order, and in 2006 she was again found in contempt.

In 2005, Shell demanded Internet Archive pay her $100,000 for archiving her website between 1999 and 2004. Internet Archive filed a declaratory judgment Action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on January 20, 2006 seeking a judicial determination that Internet Archive did not violate Shell’s copyright. Shell responded and brought a countersuit against Internet Archive for archiving her site, which she alleges is in violation of her terms of service. On February 13, a judge for the United States District Court for the District of Colorado dismissed all counterclaims except breach of contract.

References

  1. Prendergast, Alan (February 10, 2005). Beyond Contempt. Westword
  2. ^ Pankratz, Howard (December 19, 2006). Parent advocate found in contempt. Denver Post
  3. Shell, Suzanne (2001). Profane Justice: A Comprehensive Guide to Asserting Your Parental Rights. Sage Wisdom Press, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0966025415
  4. Stout, Mark, and Gail M. Armstrong . Children of the State. Freedom Magazine, Vol. 32, Issue 1
  5. People v. Shell — Case 01 SA 136
  6. Claburn, Thomas (March 16, 2007). Colorado Woman Sues To Hold Web Crawlers To Contracts. InformationWeek
  7. Lewis T. Babcock (February 13, 2007). Internet Archive v. Shell Civil Action No. 06cv01726LTBCBS.

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