
A white West Virginia couple found guilty of forcing their five adopted Black children to work as "slaves" on their farm were sentenced to hundreds of years in prison. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, 63, was sentenced Wednesday to 215 years in prison. Her husband, Donald Lantz, 64, received 160 years.
Main Idea: Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Lantz were sentenced to hundreds of years in prison after being convicted of forcing their adopted Black children to work as slaves.
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The case may shake public trust in adoption and child welfare systems, especially after failures by Child Protective Services in two states. It also shows how taxpayers may face heavy court and care costs when abuse is not caught early.
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