Why publicize physical abuse?

Lately newspapers have been touting a supposed statement made by Carey Cockerell, the head of the state's Department of Family and Protective Service.
" his agency was investigating whether young boys were abused based on "discussions with the boys."
"Cockerell also said 41 FLDS children had evidence of broken bones, some of whom are "very young." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080430/ap_on_re_us/polygamist_retreat

When a child is taken into CPS custody, for whatever reason, it is not unusual to look for signs of other abuse. The reason the head of the department would make a public statement disclosing this information, was not stated. Carey Cockerell not only spouted numbers and allegations that meant absolutely nothing, but the subject (physical abuse) had absolutely nothing to do with the legal reasons given for taking the children from the ranch and the ruling to keep them in CPS custody.
The affidavit for removing the FLDS children from their homes, clearly states the reason for removal as being, "there is a pervasive pattern and practice of indoctrinating and grooming minor female children to accept spiritual marriages to adult male members of the YFZ Ranch resulting in them being sexually abused. Similarly, minor boys residing on the YFZ Ranch, after they become adults, are spiritually married to minor female children and engaged in sexual relationships with them resulting in them becoming sexually perpetrators. This pattern and practice places all of the children located at the YFZ Ranch, both male and female, to risks of emotional, physical and/or sexual abuse."
During the hearing, Judge Barbara Walther heroically stayed the course of impartiality, basing the ruling on the accusation, and only the accusation. At one point questions were being asked about physical abuse. "This is a 14-day hearing, the judge said. And questions should relate to its purpose." http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2008/apr/17/live-from-the-courthouse-updates-ON-FLDS-CUSTODY/
But perhaps that is the reason Barbara Walther is a judge and Carey Cockerell isn't.