A Ugandan court has charged an American couple with child trafficking in a case that might see them serve life in prison if convicted.
KAMPALA, Uganda —
The court document alleged that Mackenzie Leing Mathias Spencer and Nicholas Spencer in the district of Kampala “recruited, transported and maintained” the foster child “for the purpose of exploitation.” The couple has pleaded not guilty to the earlier charge and they will have the chance to plead to the new charge when the case moves to a higher court. They remain in custody.
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