Michigan and Indiana State Police are reviewing a case involving a woman who made an accusation against former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The woman claimed he was abusing his young twin children, but her claim was deemed vague and unsubstantiated. As a result of the accusation, Buttigieg was separated from his children for 24 hours.

Child welfare experts have criticized the handling of the incident, citing a failure to verify the claim before taking action. Further details on the incident and the response from authorities are available from the Washington Post, which has reported on the matter and includes criticism from child welfare experts.