On March 28, 2025, Farzin Yazdani, a Navy veteran and engineer, and his wife Emily faced a shocking intrusion when Loudoun County Child Protective Services (CPS) forcibly removed their one-month-old daughter, Roxana, from their Virginia home. The incident, reported by The Gateway Pundit, stemmed from a false affidavit filed by Yazdani’s ex-wife, Amanda, amid a contentious custody battle. CPS claimed the removal was an emergency action, alleging immediate danger based on Amanda’s accusations of child abuse—claims Yazdani asserts are baseless and retaliatory. The presence of armed deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office escalated the situation, likely due to CPS protocols for perceived high-risk cases, though no evidence of a threat was presented. This suggests the veteran and his wife were targeted due to manipulated allegations weaponized through CPS.
Shockingly, neither CPS nor the deputies arrived with a warrant, a violation of legal norms under Virginia law, which mandates a court order for child removal unless there’s an imminent threat (Virginia DSS, 2025). Yazdani insists no such danger existed, yet CPS acted unilaterally, seizing Roxana without allowing the family a chance to respond in court. This absence of due process—guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution—stripped the Yazdanis of their right to contest the allegations beforehand. Legal experts note that emergency removals should be exceptional, not routine, raising questions about CPS’s justification and the deputies’ role in enforcing an unlawful action (Family Law Quarterly, 2024).
The catalyst for this ordeal was a false affidavit from Amanda, Yazdani’s ex-wife, who accused him of abuse. Court records show these claims were dismissed after a five-day hearing (Loudoun County Court Records, 2025), yet CPS acted on them regardless. This incident reeks of a custody battle tactic, where false allegations are used to sway authorities. Given Yazdani’s ongoing disputes with Amanda, it’s plausible her affidavit was a calculated move to undermine him, exploiting CPS’s willingness to intervene without scrutiny.
Yazdani’s custody war with Amanda spans years, centered on their five-year-old son. Previous false claims led to temporary removals, later overturned, costing Yazdani over $375,000 in legal fees (GoFundMe, 2025). This pattern of harassment via CPS suggests a vendetta, with Amanda leveraging the system to punish her ex-husband, leaving his new family vulnerable.
This case exposes a glaring abuse of power within CPS and the justice system. Acting without warrants or evidence, CPS and armed deputies tore a breastfeeding infant from her parents, fueled by unverified claims. This isn’t protection—it’s corruption. The system’s unchecked authority devastates families, demanding urgent reform to safeguard parental rights and halt such injustices.
