QUICK TAKES - June 13, 2009
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.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
