Former “American Idol” contestant Syesha Mercado is fighting to regain custody of her two children after authorities placed them both in foster care, following issues with breastfeeding during pregnancy.
On Wednesday, Mercado shared a disturbing Instagram Live video of her days-old baby girl being taken away by Manatee County, Florida, sheriff’s deputies.
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