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When Madonna adopted a child named David Banda from Malawi in 2006, she was elated. David Banda's dad, however, did not share Madonna's excitement over the adoption. He alleged that he had misunderstood the agreement, and did not realize he was permanently giving up his son.

Adoption drama

( Associated Press / January 26, 2012 )

When Madonna adopted a child named David Banda from Malawi in 2006, she was elated. David Banda's dad, however, did not share Madonna's excitement over the adoption. He alleged that he had misunderstood the agreement, and did not realize he was permanently giving up his son.

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