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Masha Allen - Timeline

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August 25, 1992 Masha was born
? ?, 1994 Lynn Ginn suffers heart attack as a result of Anorexia Nervosa
? ?, 1996 Masha hospitalized
January 31, 1997 Masha placed in orphanage
? ? , 1997 Masha diagnosed with astnic neurosis (asthenic neurosis?)by Russian psychiatrist
July 14, 1997 Physical examination Matthew Mancuso by Dr, Perviz Heyat
August 20, 1997 Verification letter of Keibler Thompson Corporation pertaining to income of Matthew Mancuso
September 12, 1997 Letter of recommendation from colleague
September 13, 1997 Letter of recommendation from long time friend and colleague
November 21, 1997 Nancy Simpronio files home study report Matthew Mancuso
September ?, 1997 Masha diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis
September ?, 1997 Masha diagnosed with flat feet
February ?, 1998 Masha diagnosed as having convergent concomitant squint
June 26, 1998 Masha adopted by Matthew Mancuso according to Michele A. Cunko report
July 2, 1998 Masha leaves orphanage in custody of Matthew Mancuso
July 9, 1998 Matthew Mancuso received guardianship of Masha
July 11, 1998 Masha arrives in the USA
August 17, 1999 Masha receives US citizenship
? ?, 1998 Lynn Ginn referred to Peniel faith-based recovery center
? ?, 2000 Matthew Mancuso abuses and exploits Masha in Contemporary Resort (Florida)
June 7, 2001 Matthew Mancuso abuses and exploits Masha in Port Orleans Resort (Florida).
? ?, 2001 Judge Cheryl Allen gets to know Lynn Ginn
? ?, 2001 Lynn Ginn getting treatment for anorexia at the Peniel Center in Johnstown
? ?, 2001 Lynn Ginn gets counseling through Theotherapy Inc., a service for which Judge Cheryl Allen serves as a board member.
? ?, 2003 Detective Sgt. Paul Gillespie (Toronto police) received child pornography images from a British colleague at an Interpol conference in France.
February ?, 2003 Lynn Ginn joins Potter's House Ministry in Braddock PA. and gets Charles Brown assigned as pastor.
April 27, 2003 Illinois police make contact with Matthew Mancuso in child porn chat room
May 27, 2003 Arrest of Matthew Mancuso
May 27, 2003 Medical assessment and consultation at Children's Hospital of Pittburg
May 27, 2003 Masha's entrance in foster care with Families United Network, placed in the home of Lynn Ginn.
May 30, 2003 Masha undergoes mental health evaluation through A Second Chance Wellness Center by Dr. Sharon.
June ?, 2003 Masha adjudicated dependent
June ?, 2003 Masha's CYFS goal changed to adoption
August 28, 2003 Information gathering home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
August 29, 2003 Information gathering home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
September 12, 2003 Information gathering home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
September 13, 2003 Information gathering home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
September 2?, 2003 Matthew Mancuso pleads guilty in the court of Judge Terrence McVerry
September 22, 2003 Home visit Masha by Every Child, Inc.
September 23, 2003 Masha scheduled to be tested for Hepatitis B and C, RPR and HIV according to claim by Faith Allen
September 23, 2003 Masha scheduled to have psychological evaluation by Dr, Patricia Pepe according to claim by Faith Allen
September 30, 2003 Information gathering home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
October 2, 2003 Information gathering home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
October 3, 2003 Information gathering home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
October 6, 2003 Information gathering home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
October 7, 2003 Michele A. Cunko files home study Masha by Every Child, Inc.
October 10, 2003 Masha scheduled to have performance with Pittsburg Symphony.
January 7, 2004 Scheduled sentencing of Matthew Mancuso in the court of Judge Terrence McVerry
January ?, 2004 Lynn Ginn changes her name in Faith Allen
January ?, 2004 Due to name change Faith Allen gets another pastor than Charles Brown at Potter's House Ministry
February ?, 2004 First counseling of Faith Allen by Charles Brown, pastor of the Potter's House Ministry in Braddock, PA in the house of Faith Allen in Monroeville PA.
February ?, 2004 Matthew Mancuso sentenced to 15 years for producing child pornography
April ?, 2004 Counseling of Faith Allen by Charles Brown as pastor of the Potter's House Ministry in Braddock, PA in the house of Faith Allen in Monroeville PA turn into “”hypnosis sessions”.
May 14, 2004 Adoption hearing pertaining to adoption of Masha by Faith Allen, Judge Cheryl Allen presiding.
May 27, 2004 Faith Allen has counseling session with Charles Brown (she is asked in court if he slept over at the house which she categorically denies)
May 28, 2004 Charles Brown has trip to Baltimore
June ?, 2004 State of Pennsylvania drops charges against Matthew Mancuso to let federal authorities prosecute the Internet photos case.
June 3, 2004 Faith Allen tapes counseling session with Charles Brown
July/August ?, 2004 Faith Allen asked to leave the church of Potter's House Ministry
September 9, 2004 Faith Allen hands tapes of Charles Brown session June 3, 2004 over to the police
November ?, 2004 State of Pennsylvania pressed charges again.
December 7, 2004 Hearing in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v Charles Brown
February 4, 2005 Toronto police report the identification of the Hotel where 4 years prior a 9-year-old girl was sexually abused and exploited for pornographic purposes
April 27, 2005 Toronto and Florida police release photo of girl reported about February 4, 2005.
May 1, 2005 Maggie Farley starts reporting on the case of girl reported about February 4, 2005.
May 14, 2005 FBI spokesman talks to CNN about the discovery of the girl reported about February 4, 2005.
May 14, 2005 District Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan, talks to CNN.
May 24, 2005 Faith and Masha appear on Wesh 2, Orlando
May 25, 2005 Faith interviewed by Channel 4 Action news
June 1, 2005 Charges for rape pressed against Matthew Mancuso by DA Mary Beth Buchanan
June 8, 2005 District Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan, talks to CNN.
June 21, 2005 James Marsh retained “to uncover the truth about Masha's government-approved international adoption by Matthew Mancuso”
June 30, 2005 State of Florida presses charges against Matthew Mancuso
August , 24, 2005 Trial Matthew Mancuso for the rape of Masha. Masha attends the verdict. Matthew Mancuso found guilty
November , 16, 2005 Palos Heights police Sgt. Mike Zaglifa interviewed
November 17, 2005 Matthew Mancuso sentenced to 35 to 70 years
November 17, 2005 James Marsh release statement pertaining to sentence
November 17, 2005 District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. promised his office would "review" the circumstances surrounding Mancuso's adoption.
November 18, 2005 In response to sentencing of Mancuso the names of FTIA, ROTIA, Jeannene Smith, Nancy Simpronio are mentioned in the press.
December 1, 2005 Masha appears on ABC primetime; new information presented: Rachelle, Mancuso's daughter claims to have been raped by her father as well. Maureen Flatley mentioned for the first time.
December 12, 2005 Postponement sought in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v Charles Brown
December 13, 2005 Masha named internationally known child welfare expert Thomas D. Morton, MSW as her envoy to Russia on adoption issues.
December 15, 2005 Masha's letter to Vladimir Putin
December 20, 2005 Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Sen. Johnny Isasson (R-Ga.) introduce “Masha's law”.
January 6, 2006 Press conference pertaining to “Masha's law” featuring John Kerry and Masha Allen. First mentioning she lives in Georgia
January 10, 2006 Original trial date in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v Charles Brown
January 10, 2006 Taping of Masha's appearance on the Oprah show
January 17, 2006 Airing of Masha's appearance on the Oprah show
January 17, 2006 Treatment of Mancuso in Devens prison hospital is criticized by James Marsh
January 18, 2006 Masha's appearance on Nancy Grace's show; James Marsh announces they are going to sue the home study agency.
February 2, 2006 Trial Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v Charles Brown
February 3, 2006 Trial Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v Charles Brown
May 3, 2006 Masha testifies for the House Energy and Commerce Committee
June 1, 2006 Masha sends email to the federal prosecutors in Binghamton pertaining to David J. Falso's case
June 3, 2006 Masha's email read in sentencing of David J. Falso case
July 7, 2006 James Marsh responds to additional questions related to Masha's testimony for the House Energy and Commerce Committee
July 27, 2006 President Bush signs Masha's law
September 20, 2006 Faith Allen is honored as Angel in Adoption
September 27, 2006 Congressional Hearing Sexual Exploitation of Children on the Internet
September 27, 2006 Masha had stayed at the residence of Amanda Slaten and refuses to go home with Faith, eventually goes home with Faith, claiming, according to Amanda Slater, that she would “Act as if everything is O.K then kill myself”. Upon request of James Marsh Masha was taken into custody by Douglas Sheriff's office and later transported to Douglas General Wellstar hospital.
November ?, 2006 James Marsh no longer represents Masha
January 10, 2007 Statement from Masha read by Crown Attorney Mary Humphrey in the sentencing hearing of Andy Kwok.
February 2, 2007 James Marsh files notion of claim
March 7, 2007 James Marsh discovers existence of Peter Sotos' book Show Adult and sends a notification to Georgia officials
April 17, 2007 James Marsh sends second notification about Peter Sotos' book Show Adult to Georgia officials
May 5, 2007 James Marsh publishes “What is ethics” first to openly question the adoption of Masha by Faith Allen and the role played by Judge Allen
May 30, 2007 James Marsh sends third notification about Peter Sotos' book Show Adult to Georgia officials
July 4, 2007 Mirah Riben reports on Peter Sotos' book Show Adult
July 10, 2007 James Marsh issues statement pertaining Peter Sotos' book Show Adult
October 22, 2007 Matthew Mancuso pleads guilty on sexual battery charges of a child under 12 for his involvement in child molestation in Orange County Circuit Court. Masha attends hearing
October 24, 2007 Matthew Mancuso sentenced in Orange County Circuit Court.
December ?, 2007 James Marsh learns about mycanditteens.com and informs officials of its existence
December ?, 2007 James Marsh tells Cambria County Judges Norman Krumenacker and Timothy Creany in December 2007: when an irresolvable conflict of interest exists between parties, a guardian must be appointed to insure the child's own interests.
March 7, 2008 Commonwealth v Brown leaked
March 19, 2008 Wikileaks article “One Child's Unending Abuse - From Disney World Girl to Drifter” posted
March 24, 2008 Douglas County Sheriff's report leaked
September 15, 2008 Allen v FTIA et al filed
February 2, 2009 Smith's motion to dismiss filed
March 10, 2009 Hunn's motion to withdraw filed

NOTE: Dates for vaccination were not incorporated because some of the dates mentioned preceded Masha's birth.