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FFP 23: The McKinley Project: A Fathers Story of Legal Alienation

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🎙️ Summary

John Thaler, a lawyer and alienated father, shares his gripping and painful story of child abduction and systemic corruption on the Fractured Family Podcast. After marrying a woman involved in a criminal money laundering family, John's life took a devastating turn. Following the birth of their son McKinley, his wife abducted the child multiple times, weaponizing the legal system through forged court orders, false abuse allegations, and swatting attempts. Despite his legal knowledge, John has been unable to see his son since 2020 due to widespread judicial and law enforcement corruption in Arizona. He has since written a book and launched The McKinley Project to fight for justice and help other alienated parents.

📌 Talking Points

  • The Start of the Nightmare: Marriage to someone from a criminal enterprise and how John’s investigation collided with his wife's family secrets.
  • Multiple Abductions: Three separate abductions, beginning on his son’s 2nd birthday, all executed through manipulation of legal processes.
  • Systemic Corruption: Over 35 forged court orders, law enforcement refusal to act, and court complicity in obstructing justice.
  • Swatting & False Allegations: His ex-wife used swatting and false abuse claims to prevent him from seeing McKinley.
  • Legal Barriers for Alienated Parents: How even lawyers are helpless against systems that don't enforce court orders.
  • The Psychological Toll on the Child: Long-term harm to the child and the likelihood of the child recognizing the alienation and leaving later.
  • Call to Action: The need for legislative changes and how John is using his platform to help others through The McKinley Project and federal legal action.

✅ Key Takeaways

  • Knowledge of the Law is Not Enough: Even seasoned legal professionals can be powerless against judicial corruption.
  • False Allegations Are a Common Tactic: Alienating parents often use abuse claims and swatting to keep the other parent away.
  • Police Often Won’t Enforce Custody Orders: Many jurisdictions leave enforcement up to courts, creating a dangerous loophole.
  • Child Alienation Leaves Permanent Scars: Alienated children often suffer psychological harm and may sever ties with the alienating parent later.
  • Documentation is Critical: Save every text, call log, and interaction — it may be crucial in legal battles.
  • Support is Needed: Alienated parents need emotional, legal, and peer support to survive and eventually reunite with their children.

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📲 How to reach John Thaler:
http://themckinleyproject.org
https://reporttothegovernor.com/
jhtlaw@msn.com

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