State tried to remove girl from mom for two years before stabbing

For two years, the Michigan Department of Human Services tried to remove 8-year-old Tameria Greene and her brothers from their mother's care, even petitioning the court as recently as November.

But the agency was not successful, and on Sunday, authorities say Tameria's mother, Semeria Aminita Greene, fatally stabbed her. Greene is scheduled to be arraigned today on charges of felony murder and first-degree child abuse.

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"DHS acted on the concerns reported by Tameria's family, friends and neighbors, including petitioning the court for removal of the children from the home dating back to 2010," Corrigan's statement said.

Corrigan said the agency petitioned the court on Nov. 28 to remove Tameria and her siblings from Greene's care but was unsuccessful. It wasn't immediately clear why the court made that decision.

The agency also continued to provide court-ordered counseling services to the family and conducted an in-home visit just two days before Tameria's death.

"We share the grief felt by her loved ones and her community," Corrigan said.

Greene, 26, is expected to be arraigned in Detroit's 36th District Court. If convicted of murder, she faces life in prison.


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