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Doctor, Lawyer, Dentist and Engineer Join in Writ for Father Equality at U.S. Supreme Court

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Fathers are 70 million strong in America, yet the prejudice against them in divorce and family courts persists. Children deserve both parents. This year take the time to join these four courageous professionals as they make this historic stand. Do it for the dad you love

On the eve of Fathers Day this year, four professionals will assemble on the steps of the United States Supreme Court to file a writ for gender equality in our nation’s divorce and family courts. It will occur at 1 pm on Friday, June 17, 2016. They are victims of discrimination and civil rights violations in New York, California, Virginia and Florida. Other victims are expected to join on that day.

For too long, fathers have been raked over in these courts. While other groups have achieved great strides in equal treatment, fathers have been vilified and remanded to lower class parenting. The statistics do not lie. Our Census Bureau continues to report that nearly 85% of all parents paying child support are fathers, nearly 100% imprisoned for back support are men and a disproportionate number are minorities or homeless.

Sexist slurs persist even among public officials, evidenced only months ago by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey who exploited “Dead Beat Dads” on his government wanted posters. Stereotypes are so brazen that such politicians are actually criminalizing fatherhood. Good dads assume the stigma imposed upon them, abandoning their rightful roles and adding to a fatherless epidemic which is harming all aspects of society.

Four fathers have decided to take a firm stand to reverse this ominous trend. Having witnessed the carnage inflicted by needless court conflict within their professions, they are asking the Supreme Court to hear their extraordinary case against a child support program which mandates unequal parenting roles as a condition for federal funding. Each will present a public statement at a news conference. They are:

  •  Dr. Mario Jimenez, M.D.                  Florida
  •  Dr. Leon R. Koziol, J.D.                     New York
  •  Dr. Daniel Pestana, DDS                  California
  •  John Bautista, Jr. BSME, MBA         Virginia 

Civil Rights Advocate Leon Koziol is filing for a writ of certiorari (Click Here to View) at that time and he can be contacted for further information at (315) 796-4000.

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News Media Forced to Contend with “John Parent” Rally for Fathers’

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As a follow up to our Saturday post, we continue to receive positive feedback regarding the success of the “John Parent” Rally for Fathers’ (The case, John Parent v State of New York, asks a federal appeals court to place limits upon support and custody abuses in our nation’s domestic relations courts. “John Parent” is a fictitious name allowed by court order to represent abused parents in this precedent seeking case).

Meanwhile, during the Rally, another case was also being heard regarding, Rajat Gupta, who was convicted of insider trading. Although, Mr. Gupta was in no way being supported by the already in progress, “John Parent” rally as he exited a lower Manhattan courthouse on Friday, many pictures and videos have since emerged of him over the weekend. Most importantly and noticeably, they depict  the prominent showcasing of our historic rally centered directly in the background as Mr. Gupta was being interviewed by the mainstream news media about his trial.

Sooner or later, both the courts and the mainstream news media are going to have to deal with fathers who are no longer willing to accept they’re being treated as unequal parents! The “John Parent” case makes that argument and is a rally call for all “Parents Similarly Situated” to be proud of and get firmly behind. Please help support our cause today! We are not a legal aide society nor do we receive any government funding. It’s individuals like yourself who can help make a difference by supporting our efforts. Thank you in advance.

John Parent Rally a Big Hit in NYC!

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They came, they made noise and most importantly, they were HEARD!

It all started in the early morning hours of Friday, June 15, 2012, as the first rally goers began assembling along the sidewalk area directly in front of sprawling concrete steps leading up to The United States Court of Appeals. Some carried banners, while others proudly displayed signs designed to raise awareness of various parental rights related issues. This was their big day! The moment they had all been waiting for, had finally arrived. This was their once in a lifetime opportunity to get one very important message out, “Justice for John Parent;” only two days before Father’s Day.

Within minutes, passing motorists en route to the nearby Wall Street financial district, began lending an additional show of support by honking their horns as they exchanged eye contact with the dedicated rally goers who had eagerly gathered. As the morning went on, a growing numbers of rally goers continued to steadily arrive and take part in an event that was successfully organized in under two months. By noon, a full fledged media entourage was taking place only a small distance away, prompting many of those in the rally to pursue additional news outlets to further disseminate their message.

Friday’s Rally for Fathers’ event was a tremendous success as a large number of individuals and numerous parenting groups from Connecticut, Upstate New York, New Jersey and Long Island had converged upon Foley Square. The rally was in support of equal rights for fathers in a case being heard on June 15, 2012. The case, John Parent v State of New York, asks a federal appeals court to place limits upon support and custody abuses in our nation’s domestic relations courts. “John Parent” is a fictitious name allowed by court order to represent abused parents in this precedent seeking case.

The staff here at Leon Koziol.Com is asking all of our friends and supporters to share this story with the news media in hopes that they will prepare a timely piece for Fathers’ Day. We encourage you to contact the major print newspapers by way of telephone for the purpose of reaching a reporter. Any media inquires should be directed to Dr. Leon Koziol at (315) 796-4000. Additional coverage of the event can be found on FaceBook at: New York Families for Kids

A special thank you goes out to everyone who worked diligently behind the scenes as well as those of you who committed to attending the rally. Again, thank you for helping to make the entire day a tremendous success!

As we prepare for similar future events, it’s imperative that we embark upon a major fundraising campaign in order to help defray the high cost of court filing/copy fees, signage, transportation and other related expenses. Kindly consider making a donation to the Parenting Rights Institute today (use PayPal link on the side of page). If everyone impacted by the issues expressed on www.leonkoziol.com made a small donation that was equivalent to no more than a one hour consultation with an attorney, it could make a world of difference for our cause. Also, be sure to check out www.familyretention.com for conflict resolution, litigation avoidance and a reduction of court costs.

Countdown: Rally for Fathers’ Rights to Take Place on 6/15/2012

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THE RALLY FOR FATHERS’ RIGHTS IS ON! A permit has been obtained!

What should you be doing??? Between now and tomorrow morning, you want to be relentless and non-stop in your efforts! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make some noise and be heard! That means contacting anyone that you can get to attend the rally as well as reporters with the news media!

Date:  Friday, June 15th
Time: 9 am
Location: Foley Square in Lower Manhattan

A permit has officially been obtained behind a rally in support of equal rights for fathers in a case being heard on Friday, June 15, 2012 in New York City. The case, John Parent v State of New York, asks a federal appeals court to place limits upon support and custody abuses in our nation’s domestic relations courts. “John Parent” is a fictitious name allowed by court order to represent abused parents in this precedent seeking case. Finally, an opportunity has arrived for all abused parents and families to show unity and support.

Over the past several days, we have continued to receive a number of telephone calls from various parenting groups in Connecticut, Upstate New York, New Jersey and Long Island that have committed to attending this major event. In addition, representatives from the Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network have also confirmed and agreed to send members of that organization to participate in the rally.  If possible, please bring a sign or placard as they will not be provided. One suggestion for a message would be, “Justice for John Parent.” For those of you who need directions to Foley Square, here is a link to Map Quest (Click Here). An event like this may never come again. But you have to be there to make a difference, otherwise the abuses WILL continue! Don’t think that someone else is going to do it for you. YOU are that “someone else”.

Momentum Building for Fathers’ Rights Rally

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The final push is on for this week’s Rally for Fathers’ Rights scheduled to take place on Friday, June 15th at Foley Square in lower Manhattan starting at 9 a.m.

Over the past several days, we have received a number of telephone calls from various parenting groups in Connecticut, Upstate New York, New Jersey and Long Island that have committed to attending this major event. In addition, representatives from the Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network have also confirmed and agreed to send members of that organization to participate in the rally.

If possible, please bring a sign or placard as they will not be provided. One suggestion for a message would be, “Justice for John Parent” (“John Parent” is a fictitious name allowed by court order to represent abused parents in this precedent seeking case). For those of you who need directions to Foley Square, here is a link to Map Quest (Click Here).

“The Occupy and Tea Party movements featured an admirable focus upon economic justice, however, we look to our courts to do this job. This will not occur as long as there is a profit motive in such government forums. The biggest victims here are mainstream fathers and minorities,” says Dr. Leon Koziol. Therefore, we are asking all followers and supporters of LeonKoziol.Com to help make the final push over the next 5 days! We urge you to pick up the telephone and call media, friends, clergy, Rabbi, family, victims, citizen groups and most importantly, get yourself to Foley Square!


Rally for Fathers’ Rights

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Date:  Friday, June 15th
Time: 9 am
Location: Foley Square in Lower Manhattan

Two civil rights groups have applied for permits behind a rally in support of equal rights for fathers in a case being heard on June 15, 2012 in New York City. The case, John Parent v State of New York, asks a federal appeals court to place limits upon support and custody abuses in our nation’s domestic relations courts. “John Parent” is a fictitious name allowed by court order to represent abused parents in this precedent seeking case. Finally, an opportunity has arrived for all abused parents and families to show unity and support. It may never come again. But you have to be there to make a difference, otherwise the abuses WILL continue! Don’t think that someone else is going to do it for you. YOU are that “someone else”.