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The U.S. government has warned a Virginia judge that an American Marine’s adoption of an Afghan war orphan was flawed and could be seen as international child abduction.

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[–] Arrakis@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Being raised by the blood family she already has who love and want her; or even just a family that doesn't lie and break the law in order to get their own way, would presumably be a good start.

[–] Phanatik@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

They didn't just lie and break the law. Mast used his privilege as a weapon to make sure him and his wife could illegally adopt this baby from a couple who had lost everything short of their lives. They had nothing and this scumbag wanted more.

[–] charlytune@mander.xyz 6 points 1 year ago

He and his wife have also changed the little girl's name to an American one. That's a sure indication they intend to disconnect her from her heritage. If they keep her there's a good chance she'd come to hate them as an adult if / when she finds out with they've done. Absolute psychopaths.