Father Alleges Beermann LLP and Court Officials Are Shielding Drug-Using Mother While Endangering Their Daughter
By Richard Luthmann
In a custody battle that has left many in shock, Edward Engels, a Chicago father, filed an emergency motion on October 2, 2024, urging the court to suspend the parenting time of his ex-girlfriend, Feliza Castro, citing her dangerous, drug-fueled behavior documented on social media.
Engels provided evidence that Castro has repeatedly tested positive for drugs, including cocaine and ketamine, while livestreaming erratic behavior on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Despite overwhelming evidence, a Cook County Judge declared that the situation did not meet the threshold of an “emergency.”
Cook County Judge Pamela LozaPhoto byRichard Luthmann / Substack
“How is this not an emergency?” Engels asked outside the courthouse. “My daughter is living in a home where her mother is high on drugs, and the court refuses to intervene. It’s beyond belief.”