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West Virginia couple convicted of abusing adopted children is set for sentencing

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Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Lantz were found guilty on multiple counts of forced labor, human trafficking, child abuse and neglect.

The couple, who are white, adopted the five Black siblings while living in Minnesota , moved to a farm in Washington state in 2018 .

The oldest girl and boy shared a room, were forced to sleep on the floor and use the same bucket for the bathroom.

Lantz testified that the chores were assigned to teach the children responsibility.