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Justina's Custody Battle
- Justina Pelletier, a 15-year-old with mitochondrial disease, was placed in state custody after a medical disagreement between her parents and Boston Children's Hospital.
- The hospital diagnosed her with a psychiatric condition, leading to a gag order on her parents and restricted visitation.
Public Outrage and Anonymous's Involvement
- The Pelletier family's story gained national attention, sparking outrage and protests.
- Anonymous released a video demanding Justina's return and threatening the hospital.
Anonymous Attacks the Hospital
- Anonymous launched a DDoS attack against Boston Children's Hospital, disrupting their website and internal systems.
- The attack escalated over three weeks, costing the hospital an estimated $300,000.