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Boy adopted by Matthew and Amy Sweeney (Daniil Krichun)

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2012 Jul 19
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Novomoskovsk Baby Home (Tula Oblast #3)
8-year-old boy adopted from Tula, Russia in June 2006 at age 3 was systematically abused by his adoptive mother. His adoptive parents, Navy Lieutenant Commander Matthew Sweeney and Amy Sweeney, had 5 bio children and Daniel. All 6 children were homeschooled. Daniel Alexander was beaten with a belt and electric cord. According to Russian sources, prior to the adoption, Daniel lost an eye due to abuse while in his biological mother's home in Russia.

For ignoring the abuse, Matthew Sweeney pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and received a suspended sentence of 60 days. Amy Sweeney, pleaded guilty to felony abuse and neglect. Her sentencing will be in Dec 2013
abused adoptees

Documents

Title Publication date
In the U.S., the adoptive father was sentenced to two months' suspended sentence for abuse of a child from Russia 2013 Jul 24
Slap on wrist: US Navy officer gets 2 months suspended in abuse case of adopted Russian 2013 Jul 24
US couple pleads guilty to beating adopted Russian child 2013 Jul 24
Two months for a belt spanking 2013 Jul 24
TFR promises to punish those responsible for the deaths of Americans orphans from Russia 2013 Feb 21
Over 100,000 American orphans seek American love and care 2013 Jan 11
Americans To Stand Trial For Abuse of Russian Adoptee 2013 Jan 8
Abuse case jeopardizes adoption agreement between Russia and US 2012 Jul 29
Bristow - Just one week after the near-ban on U.S. adoptions from Russia was lifted, a Bristow couple were arrested and charged 2012 Jul 29
Another U.S. Child Abuse Case Surfaces 2012 Jul 27
A commentary of the official representative of the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) of Russia A.K.Lukashevich in connection to 2012 Jul 26
Russia starts investigation over reported beating of adopted child in the U.S. 2012 Jul 26
U.S. Failing Over Adoption Laws Says Russia 2012 Jul 26
Amy and Matthew Sweeney of Bristow, Va., charged with felony child abuse after runaway 8-year-old is found bruised, beaten 2012 Jul 20
Matthew and Amy Sweeney arrested, accused of repeated abuse of son 2012 Jul 19
Virginia Couple Accused of Abusing Son 2012 Jul 19
Amy and Matthew Sweeney Arrested For Felony Child Abuse In Bristow, Va. 2012 Jul 19
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Russia
Tula Oblast, Virginia (state of the USA)
Bristow - VA

Location

Bristow