Girl adopted by Joseph and Samantha Ferguson

Incident date: 2018 Oct

Child placement type: Adoption

Homeschooling involved: True

Fundamental faith involved: True

One of four children adopted by Joseph and Samantha Ferguson was imprisoned, physically abused, and medically neglected by her adoptive parents. The girl was diagnosed with ADHD, yet Samantha Ferguson had taken her off her medication due to religious beliefs.

Documents

Title	Publication date
Corsica Couple Accused in Child Endangerment Case Sentenced to Probation	2019 Oct 15
Clarion County Woman Accused of Handcuffing Child, Keeping Her in Closet	2019 Mar 20
Criminal Complaint against Samantha Ferguson	2019 Mar 19
Couple inflicted horrific abuse on adopted daughter, police say	2019 Mar 19
CLARION COUNTY HUSBAND AND WIFE CHARGED WITH ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD	2019 Mar 19
Child Handcuffed, Hands Duct-Taped Together While Locked In Closet By Adoptive Parents	2019 Mar 19

Topics: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, forced confinement

Cities: Corsica - PA

Location

Corsica

Pennsylvania

United States of America