QUICK TAKES - June 13, 2009
Associated Press
Malawi’s highest court ruled Friday that Madonna can adopt a second child from the African nation, citing her love, determination and “income tax returns.”
In granting Madonna custody of 3-year-old Chifundo “Mercy” James, the court extended the definition of residency and brushed aside concerns by human rights groups that the nation is bending laws meant to protect children in a country where half a million have lost a parent to AIDS.
“I am ecstatic,” Madonna said in a statement in which she also thanked the court.
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