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February 17, 2002

Tampa Bay: February 17, 2002 Hillsborough County news
Woman sent to prison for adoption scheme
TAMPA -- A woman has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for falsely promising babies to families in an adoption scheme.

Ernest Hooper
Simple acts of kindness and a hidden jewel

All Gina Shannon wanted was to find a unique way for her son to embrace the spirit of giving. But in the process, 6-year-old Zealand has become something of a celebrity.


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