The Natalia Grace Orphan Scandal: A Bizarre and Controversial Case.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TooFab
The jury in the neglect case against Michael Barnett, the adoptive father of Natalia Grace, who was accused of abandoning her, called their verdict a "huge miscarriage of justice" after learning that many facts, including Natalia's age, were not allowed in the case. Barnett was cleared of all charges, but legal experts say he "dodged a bullet" and "got lucky" due to the limited information presented in court. The controversy surrounding Natalia's age, which was legally changed from six to 22, was not allowed to be part of the case. A new chapter of the story, "Natalia Speaks," is set to air later this summer.