Mother of abuse victim in Peterson case asks for privacy

“My client, on behalf of herself and their son, wishes to express her extreme outrage at the invasion of their privacy that has occurred through the publication of highly confidential and private data obtained regarding them by the press without their permission or consent. My client is hurt and outraged that the press would publish throughout the world pictures of their minor son and publish statements allegedly made as part of the private and confidential criminal investigative file,” the statement said.

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The Texas Rangers confirmed this week that they are investigating the illegal leak after receiving a request late Friday from Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon and Houston Police Department officials. Tom Vinger, spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety, said all findings of the investigation will be reported to Ligon's office.

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