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CBS Reality Show Abused Kid Stars: Parents

NM officials says controversial "Kid Nation" broke the law

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(Newser) – CBS is defending its upcoming reality show “Kid Nation” against claims of child abuse and neglect, the Times reports. At least one participant’s parent complained to authorities in New Mexico, where CBS filmed 40 youngsters living alone in a ghost town, that her 11-year-old daughter’s face was burned with hot grease while cooking and that the show’s kid stars were unsupervised.

New Mexico officials, who also received a letter suggesting some children inadvertently drank bleach, have said the program probably violated state laws. CBS touted two participants and their parents who maintained conditions on the set were safe and endorsed the "Lord of the Flies"-styled show.

This undated photo supplied by CBS shows some of the kids who will take part in
This undated photo supplied by CBS shows some of the kids who will take part in "Kid Nation," a show that CBS announced Wednesday, May 16, 2007, will be on their schedule this fall. The new reality show...   (Associated Press)
Tom Forman, executive producer of
Tom Forman, executive producer of "Kid Nation," answers questions from television critics during the CBS Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif., Wednesday, July 18, 2007. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)   (Associated Press)
The CBS sign and logo adorns the exterior of the of the studios in Los Angeles, Monday, July 30,2007. CBS Corp. said Tuesday, July 31, 2007 second-quarter net earnings fell sharply, as advertising fell at both television and radio stations. CBS, which produces
The CBS sign and logo adorns the exterior of the of the studios in Los Angeles, Monday, July 30,2007. CBS Corp. said Tuesday, July 31, 2007 second-quarter net earnings fell sharply, as advertising fell...   (Associated Press)
High school students walk past the CBS Studios in Los Angeles, Monday, July 30, 2007. CBS Corp. said Tuesday, July 31, 2007 second-quarter net earnings fell sharply, as advertising fell at both television and radio stations. CBS, which produces
High school students walk past the CBS Studios in Los Angeles, Monday, July 30, 2007. CBS Corp. said Tuesday, July 31, 2007 second-quarter net earnings fell sharply, as advertising fell at both television...   (Associated Press)
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