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Howard Adopt Africa

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According to the reporter, he (L.C.) had the child when she was around 2 years old. He kept her until she was 6 years old. The child was with his brother (Howard) and his wife (Gloria) during the summer. Around the age of 9, Howard and Gloria adopted Africa. They had her for 2 years prior to the adoption. The reporter stated he let Howard adopt Africa by mistake. He signed papers for her to be adopted. He was supposed to sign papers for them to have temporary custody. He was fine with it as long as she was happy. The reporter stated a few years ago, Africa called him crying. She said Howard whipped her. It's unknown why he whipped her. Africa said she wanted her dad. L.C. was in Las Vegas. He said he was working his way from Las Vegas to come …show more content…

The reporter stated Howard would whip her for eating or eating in the bedroom. Africa would text L.C. and say that Howard doesn't try to sit and talk to her. According to the reporter, he hasn't not examined Africa's body. It's unknown if she has marks and bruises. The reporter feels Africa is damaged mentally. She doesn't finish her sentences like he has her timid. She is scared like he has bullied her. A couple of months ago, Africa texted the reporter from her friend's phone. Howard stopped letting her call the reporter. Africa asked L.C. had he been working on getting a lawyer because Howard said he would have to have one if he wanted to get the child back. In her text, Africa was saying she was starting to regret it. She said she was tired of hiding her tears between them. She said everytime she asked could she talk to her father, Howard would make up excuses. She said Howard knows she want to stay with L.C. Howard said just because she calls him, it won't change anything. Africa said she wish she had listened to L.C. She wished she was with her mother than him. Africa was in the system when she was with her mother. L.C. ended up getting her out of the system. Africa said she feels like she is

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