Patriots Running Back TreVeyon Henderson Criticizes State Overreach in Custody Case

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has publicly condemned state authorities in Massachusetts, citing government overreach after a Catholic family lost custody of their teenage daughter for refusing to affirm her gender transition. Henderson invoked scripture in his criticism, asserting that state agencies are infringing upon fundamental parental rights.

The case involves Joseph and Arlene Kutzko, whose 15-year-old daughter was removed from their home by child welfare authorities. According to reports, the situation began when a school counselor at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, Massachusetts, allegedly initiated a social transition for the teenager without her parents' knowledge or consent. The parents objected to the counselor referring to their daughter by a male name and using male pronouns, citing their traditional Catholic faith.

Following the parents' objection, the counselor reportedly filed a report with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). State officials subsequently obtained full legal guardianship of the minor and issued a restraining order that prohibits the parents and the teenager's older brother from having any contact with her. While allegations of physical abuse against the father were found to be unfounded, the DCF maintained state guardianship.

Henderson took to social media to express his views, quoting Proverbs 22:6: "The God we serve commands parents to 'Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.' Yet, this God given right that these parents have is being stripped away from them by the state." He further stated, "These parents who want to honor our Lord and lead their daughter into the truth, and away from what she can’t see what will destroy her, just as God has entrusted the parents to do. May justice be served."

The family has since secured a temporary injunction prohibiting the DCF from administering cross-sex hormone therapy, including high-dose testosterone, to the minor while the lawsuit continues. Attorneys for the parents argued that medical intervention without parental consent would cause irreversible harm.

Henderson, who was selected by the Patriots in the 2025 NFL Draft, has often used his platform to share his Christian faith. The Kutzkos are continuing their legal efforts to overturn the state's custody decision and regain their parental rights. A court hearing is scheduled for October 29.