Positive Movement and a Movie in the Rivera Family’s Case whose 5 Children Were TAKEN by DCF

EDITOR’s Note: The parents of the five Fitchburg children who were taken by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families were back in court August 28th where there was forward motion in their case.
Boston Broadside’s extensive coverage of this compelling story inspired the documentary “TAKEN: State Sanctioned Kidnapping” premiering 6 pm, Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Legacy Place Showcase Cinemas in Dedham, MA. PUBLIC AND MEDIA URGED TO ATTEND!

Fitchburg, MA – Isael “Izzy” Rivera and Ruth Encarnacion were back in Fitchburg District Court on August 28, 2025 where there was forward movement in their respective cases.

Rivera recently dismissed his court appointed attorney, retaining the Boston firm of Gens & Stanton for his defense.

Izzy Rivera with defense attorney William Gens who will move for dismissal of familial kidnapping charges against the Fitchburg father of five.

Senior partner William Gens’ motion for a bill of particulars was granted by Judge Christopher LoConto. Once Attorney Gens has reviewed the details of the case he will be moving for dismissal of all criminal charges against his client.

Holden attorney Kevin Carl Larson motioned to have charges against Ruth Encarnacion dropped. His argument was taken under advisement. If Judge LoConto’s opinion has not been issued before September 23rd, Encarnacion will return to court for a bench trial.

**Attorney Kevin Larson’s motion to dismiss charges against Ruth Encarnacion was heard and taken under advisement by the judge. The mother of five has been charged with kidnapping her own children.**

The Riveras thought their children were safe. They were wrong.
TAKEN: State Sanctioned Kidnapping tells their story. Don’t let it be yours.

They came for the Rivera family’s children—under the banner of “protection.”
What followed was a nightmare of state-sanctioned kidnapping.
TAKEN exposes the truth they don’t want you to see. The public, alternative media, and “Legacy media” are invited to Legacy Place in Dedham, MA, September 7th at 6 PM. Urge your favorite broadcasters and reporters to witness this story and get the truth directly from the source.

A family torn apart. A system built to profit, not protect.
Taken reveals how America’s children are being stolen in plain sight.

Join American Made Foundation for the premiere of their riveting documentary exposing the truth, not only about the Riveras, but how child welfare agencies across the country are actually doing more harm than good, and why they are getting away with it.

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This isn’t fiction. This is America’s dark secret.
TAKEN uncovers how CPS is ripping children from good families.
Meet the family, the filmmakers, and those who are doing something about it.
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