How Could You? Hall of Shame-CPS Daniel William Hulings UPDATED

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From St. Johns, Michigan, CPS investigator Daniel William Hulings, 34, “is accused of sexually assaulting a minor.”

“Daniel William Hulings, 34, of Bath Township, faces seven counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in Clinton County District Court. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison upon conviction.

Hulings was suspended from his job as a Children’s Protective Services investigator in Clinton County after the allegations came to light, said Bob Wheaton, a spokesman for the state Department of Health and Human Services. Hulings is currently suspended without pay, he said.

“We are aware of the arrest of this employee, and we will take whatever actions are necessary to protect the safety and well-being of children; that’s our department’s top priority,” Wheaton said.

The agency does not comment on specific cases, he said.

Jennifer Kuiper-Weise, an attorney for Hulings, said he has pleaded not guilty, “and we believe he will be exonerated.”

The victim said she had sexual contact with Hulings on numerous occasions over a period of more than a year, beginning when she was 16, court records indicate. The State Journal generally does not identify victims of sexual assault

The criminal charges were filed in late May, and Hulings was arraigned June 7, records show. He posted a $100,000 bond.

A hearing to determine if he should stand trial on the charges is set for June 28.”

Children’s Protective Services investigator charged with sexual assault of a minor

[Lansing State Journal 6/18/18 by Ken Palmer]

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Update: “A former Child Protective Services worker will spend a year in jail after sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

A plea deal Daniel Hulings, 34, made with prosecutors capped the amount of time he would spend in jail at one year, Clinton County Prosecutor Chuck Sherman said. After he finishes his jail time, Hulings will serve four years of probation.

Hulings pleaded no contest to two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was sentenced Monday.

The victim said she’d had sexual contact with Hulings multiple times for more than a year, beginning the week after her 16th birthday. The victim was not associated with Hulings’ work with CPS. The State Journal generally does not identify victims of sexual assault.

Hulings was suspended from his job as a CPS investigator after charges were filed. As of July 11, he no longer was employed by the agency.

He initially was charged with seven counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. “

Former CPS worker sentenced for sex assault of teen

[Lansing State Journal 11/19/18 by 11/19/18]