Franklin Park Couple Face New Charges in Child-Abuse Case

Pennsylvania Deputy Attorney General Douglas Barbour and his wife, Kristen Barbour, remain free on bond in case involving two adopted children from Ethiopia.

A Franklin Park couple accused of physically abusing and starving two children they adopted from Ethiopia in March now face additional charges.  Prosecutors amended charges today against Douglas Barbour, 33, and his wife, Kristen Barbour, 30, of Cole Road, at a preliminary hearing scheduled before District Judge Robert Ford in Leetsdale. As a result of the new charges, defense attorneys asked that the preliminary hearing for the couple again be postponed. A new court date is set for Jan. 18.  Among the new charges filed was an additional count of aggravated assault related to the Barbour's 6-year-old adopted son. The charge is based on allegations that the couple withheld food from the child, said Douglas Barbour's defense attorney, …

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Patch Pets: Bruce and Josie Are Waiting to be Adopted

These two best friends need to find a home together.

Bruce and Josie are gentle, sweet, 7-year-old Shepherd mixes who are waiting for someone to adopt them from Animal Friends. This brother and sister are easy-going on their leashes and playful without being overly excitable. Bruce especially loves a good cuddle. They currently amuse the Animal Friends staff with their antics in their multi-dog suite. The shelter would love to see these two best friends find a home together. What are you waiting for? Stop by Animal Friends and meet them soon, or call the shelter at 412-847-7002. Have you adopted an Animal Friends pet in the past? Tell us about it in the comments by first signing in with your real name. Thanks!

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