West Virginia Couple Charged with Enslaving Adopted Black Children
Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather face multiple charges for allegedly forcing five adopted children into labor and confinement.
- Children, aged 6-16, were found in deplorable conditions on the couple's property.
- The couple faces charges including human trafficking, forced labor, and child neglect.
- Authorities allege the children were targeted due to their race and used as slaves.
- The investigation began after a neighbor reported concerns about the children's welfare.
- Trial is set for September 9, with both defendants pleading not guilty.