Shocking Grand Jury Report Exposes Suffolk’s Mishandling of the Thomas Valva Tragedy
YAPHANK, N.Y. (AP) — A grand jury report has shed light on Suffolk County’s handling of the Thomas Valva case, revealing details of the tragic events that led to the death of the young boy. Thomas Valva died on Jan. 17, 2020, after being forced by his father, then-NYPD Officer Michael Valva, and the father’s fiancée, Angela Pollina, to spend the night in their unheated garage in Center Moriches. The report exposes the failures and gaps in the child protective system and raises questions about the ability of authorities to protect vulnerable children. The grand … Read more