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Crystal Lake woman, former Lithuanian judge seeking asylum after exposing alleged child sex abuse fights extradition

November 14, 2020 at 4:34 am CST

Neringa Venckiene holds onto her niece moments before the child was taken away by armed police in a raid. (Photo provided)

Neringa Venckiene holds onto her niece moments before the child was taken away by armed police in a raid. (Photo provided)

This screenshot shows Neringa Venckiene's niece being taken away from Venckiene in a raid involving many armed police members. (Provided Photo)

Karolis Venckus pets his dog, Bella, as he checks social media for news and information from international sources about his mother, Neringa Venckiene, on Wednesday in Crystal Lake. (Matthew Apgar)

Karolis Venckus boards a Chicago-bound Metra train to visit his federally incarcerated mother, Neringa Venckiene, on Aug. 2 in Crystal Lake. (Matthew Apgar)

Karolis Venckus is reflected in an old family photo with his mother, Neringa Venckiene, on Monday at his home in Crystal Lake. (Matthew Apgar)

Karolis Venckus prepares to deliver a dinner order via DoorDash, which Venckus uses for income to help pay for bills while his mother is incarcerated. (Matthew Apgar)