Sabrina Paige Aisenberg ~ Current Updates

New Age Progression Photo - Sabrina's Post - A new age progression photo of Sabrina has been released by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. It shows what Sabrina might look like at 4 years old.

January 11, 2002.

St. Petersburg Times - Friends fret over Aisenberg tapes release

January 5, 2002.

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenberg Tapes Might Air

St. Petersburg Times - Aisenberg audiotapes to be released

December 23,2001.

The Tampa Tribune (Daniel Ruth) - Not Even The Keystone Kops Were This Inept

December 20, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenberg Case `Doomed To Failure,' Report Says

St. Petersburg Times - Report Clears Sabrina Detectives

December 19, 2001.

St. Petersburg Times - Aisenberg case has no end in sight.

Bay News 9 - Aisenberg Detectives Cleared Of Any Wrongdoing

Channel 10 News - State Attorney: Aisenberg Detectives Committed No Crimes

Channel 28 News - Aisenberg Detectives Cleared Of Wrongdoing

November 22, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenbergs' Lawyer Wants Audiotapes Released

St. Petersburg Times - Media Want Aisenberg Talks Public

St. Petersburg Times - News Groups Seek Access To Aisenberg Tapes

September 11, 2001

There have been a series of articles in the St. Petersburg Times. They are each listed separately below. I'm not sure how long this web address will be in effect, but there is a main page to click on all of the sites below:
Special Report: Missing Sabrina

The St. Petersburg Times (9/09/01) - Missing Sabrina - Four years after their daughter vanished, this much is known about Steve and Marlene Aisenberg: they are victims of police bungling and an abuse of power. But what about the ultimate question: Did they do it?
The St. Petersburg Times (9/10/01) - Bugged - Less than three weeks after Sabrina Aisenberg disappeared, detectives had strong suspicions about her parents -- but weak evidence. They decided on a new strategy, but they had to get a judge's permission to do it.
The St. Petersburg Times (9/11/01) - Undone - The government announced to the world that it had caught them on tape, saying things like, "The baby's dead and buried! It was found dead because you did it!" How could anyone read that and think they could be innocent?
The St. Petersburg Times (9/11/01) - The Latest - Under Investigation

August 29, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenberg Prosecutor Hires Defense Attorney

August 22, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune - Tribune, Others Want Sabrina Case Unsealed

August 15, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenbergs Seeking Federal Disclosure
The St. Petersburg Times - Aisenbergs' lawyers press fee demands

August 1, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenberg Prosecutor Moved

July 27, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune (Daniel Ruth Editorial) - Well, At Least Prosecutor's Demotion Is A Start

July 20, 2001.

The St. Petersburg Times - Kidnap Case's Fallout Persists

July 19, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenberg Prosecutor Removed From Post

July 9, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune (Daniel Ruth Editorial) - Co-conspirators, or hapless dupes?

July 5, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune (Editorial) - Costly error in the Aisenberg case.

July 3, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune - U.S. may reimburse Aisenbergs.

The St. Pete Times - Bungled Aisenberg case may be costly.

Bay Nine News - Aisenbergs Could Get Millions.

July 2, 2001.

WTSP Channel 10 News - Government won’t contest Aisenberg’s demands for some costs.

The Associated Press - Government Won't Contest Aisenberg's Demands for Some Costs.

The Orlando Sentinel - Aisenbergs sue for millions.

June 29, 2001.

The Houston Chronicle. The following article appeared today. I will print the article in case the page changes:

Jackson's album aids search for missing kids.

Michael Jackson is expected to help in the search for a Tampa, Fla., girl who vanished from her crib as an infant nearly four years ago. Jackson's new album will include a song about missing children and is expected to have a picture of Sabrina Aisenberg on the inside cover. The Center for Missing and Exploited Children says Jackson picked Sabrina and several other missing children to feature on the album. Steve and Marlene Aisenberg say someone snatched their 5-month-old daughter while they slept in their suburban Tampa home in November 1997. They believe she is alive somewhere, being raised by surrogate parents. Police, who say over the years they have exhausted hundreds of leads and found no trace of the chubby-faced child, believe she is dead and that her parents know what happened to her.

June 28, 2001.

Naples Daily News - Pop star Michael Jackson may aid search for Sabrina Aisenberg .

June 18, 2001.

Ladies Home Journal, the July issue, has an article about Sabrina along with an age progression photo.

May 24, 2001.

The Tampa Tribune (In Brief) - Prosecutors get time for Aisenberg claim.

TAMPA -- A federal judge has given prosecutors more time to respond to a claim by Steve and Marlene Aisenberg seeking reimbursement for their legal costs.
The Aisenbergs filed the claim in U.S. District Court on March 26 seeking more than $2 million under a law known as the Hyde Amendment. It allows victims of bad-faith prosecution to recoup attorney fees.
The Aisenbergs had been charged with lying to authorities about the 1997 disappearance of their 5-month-old daughter, Sabrina, from the family's home in Valrico.
But prosecutors dropped the case in February after a magistrate found that detectives lied during their investigation.
The government's answer to the Aisenbergs' claim had been due Friday, but U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday moved its deadline to July 2.

May 17, 2001.

St. Pete Times - Aisenberg attorney considers a new job

The Tampa Tribune (In Brief) - Delay Requested In Aisenberg Claim.

TAMPA -- The U.S. attorney's office is asking for more time to respond to a claim filed by attorneys for Steve and Marlene Aisenberg seeking reimbursement for their legal costs.
The Aisenbergs filed a claim in U.S. District Court on March 26 seeking more than $2 million under a law known as the Hyde Amendment. It allows victims of bad-faith prosecutions to recoup attorneys fees.
Prosecutors dropped the case against the Aisenbergs in February after a magistrate threw out key evidence and ruled Hillsborough County detectives lied during their investigation.
The government's response is due May 25, but prosecutors are asking U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday for an extension until July 2.
They cite the complexity of the case, combined with a new administration in Washington and an interim U.S. attorney here.
Attorneys for the Aisenbergs are not opposing the delay.

March 30, 2001.

Television Appearances:

The View - Will air Monday, April 2, 2001 on ABC.
The Montel Williams Show - Interview with Steve and Marlene Aisenberg. This is a repeat from last week and will re-air Monday, April 2, 2001.

March 27, 2001.

WFTS Channel 28 News - Aisenbergs want compensation.
WFLA Channel 8 News - Aisenberg lawyers want fees reimbursed.
The Tampa Tribune - Aisenberg lawyers want fees reimbursed.
The St. Pete Times - Couple could get millions for fees.
The St. Pete Times Commentary By Mary Jo Melone - Wanted: prosecutor, must be self-starter.

March 26, 2001.

Future Television Appearances and Interviews:

The View - taping in the next few days. The showing is unknown.
Ladies Home Journal - Interview is complete. Should appear in the June issue.
Today, March 26, 2001 appearance on - The Montel Williams Show - Interview with Steve and Marlene Aisenberg. This show will re-air next week (Monday April 2, 2001).

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenbergs Seeking Millions of Dollars for Attorneys' Fees.
WTSP Channel 10 News - Aisenbergs seek millions of dollars to cover attorneys fees.
WTVT Fox 13 - Aisenbergs Seek $1.7 Million.

The couple accused of lying to investigators over the 1997 disappearance of their baby girl are seeking nearly $1.7 million from the federal government. Steve and Marlene Aisenberg say lies and misrepresentations by county detectives and federal prosecutors entitle them to the reimbursements. The Aisenbergs are using a 1997 federal law known as the Hyde Amendment as a basis for their claim. Earlier this year a federal judge dismissed the indictments after it became obvious secretly recorded tapes would not to be admitted as evidence in a trial against them.

Bay News 9 - Aisenbergs File For Compensation
Bay News 9 - Aisenbergs May Seek Compensation

March 24, 2001.

WTVT Fox 13 - Aisenberg Court Costs.

The clock is ticking for Steve and Marlene Aisenberg to recoup legal fees. That's after prosecutors dropped charges of lying to a grand jury against the parents of missing baby Sabrina. Now, they're eligible to be reimbursed for their legal expenses under the Hyde Amendment. Monday is the deadline for them to file the necessary paperwork. Experts say the Aisenbergs' defense had to cost millions.

March 23, 2001.

An upcoming appearance on March 26, 2001 - The Montel Williams Show - Interview with Steve and Marlene Aisenberg.

March 18, 2001.

St. Petersburg Times - Aisenberg case moves to TV

March 9, 2001.

Dateline NBC - Searching for Sabrina - A striking turn in the case of a missing child.

March 8, 2001.

Interview tomorrow:

Dateline NBC - March 9, 2000 - 1 hour special.

March 7, 2001.

Interview:

Larry King Live

March 1, 2001.

Interviews today:

Inside Edition

Today's News:

CNN News - Couple cleared seek help finding daughter.

February 28, 2001.

Upcoming Interviews:

People Magazine
MSNBC
Inside Edition
Court TV - Catherine Crier Live
CNN's Burden of Proof - Thursday, March 1, 2001

Today's News:

The Tampa Tribune - Aisenbergs launch blitz of national interviews.
The Washington Post - The Loss of a Child, but Not Faith.
Bay News 9 - Aisenbergs Kick Off Media Tour in Tampa

February 27, 2001.

Upcoming Interviews:

Bay News Nine - Tuesday, February 27, 2001. Tune in tonight at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m for this in-depth interview. You can catch this special conversation only on Bay News 9.

Today's News:

WTSP Channel 10 News - Charges gone, Aisenbergs seek help finding daughter.

February 26, 2001.

Upcoming Interviews:

The Today Show - Tuesday, February 27, 2001.
Dateline NBC - March 9, 2000 - 1 hour special.

Today's News:

WTVT Fox 13 News - Aisenbergs Return to Tampa Bay.

February 25, 2001.

St. Petersburg Times - Colleagues say new Aisenberg attorney will do professional job.
St. Petersburg Times Editorial - Look beyond the detectives.

February 24, 2001.

The Washington Post - Case Dismissed for Md. Parents of Missing Girl.
St. Petersburg Times - Attorney studying Aisenberg case is a 'professional'.
Tampa Tribune Editorial - Investigate Aisenberg prosecutors.
Tampa Tribune Editorial - A chapter closed in Aisenberg case.

February 23, 2001.