GRIFFIN, J.
This appeal arises out of an adoption proceeding initiated by the stepfather of children whose natural father (the appellant, Hector Martinez Diaz) is incarcerated in federal prison for several crimes, including two counts of rape of the children's mother. Diaz, initially pro se, filed objections to the adoption. Subsequently, he was appointed counsel (Bruce Nants) and proceedings ensued that culminated in the issuance of a judgment on March 13, 2000,...
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