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West Virginia Couple On Trial For Child Labor Allegations

Donald Ray Lantz, left, and Jeanne Kay Whitefeather are shown during a break in the Kanawha County Circuit Court on the first day of their trial in Charleston, W.Va., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The coupl

A West Virginia couple is currently on trial facing multiple charges related to the alleged mistreatment of their five adopted children. The trial of the couple began with emotional testimony from witnesses describing disturbing conditions at the couple's home.

The couple is facing charges that include forced labor, civil rights violations, human trafficking, and gross child neglect. Prosecutors allege that the children were forced to work and were subjected to physical, emotional, and mental abuse to ensure compliance.

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