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Ne-Yo Sued by Alleged Baby Mama after Paternity Test Results

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March 18, 2013

NeYo Ne Yo Sued by Alleged Baby Mama after Paternity Test ResultsSinger Ne-Yo has gained recent media attention over his recent paternity tests results from his ex-girlfriend Jessica White. According to court documents, Ne-Yo admits to demonizing the women in public to aid the selling of his records. White has filed a defamation of character lawsuit against the rapper as his stories have hurt her reputation. It is said that Jessica is now unable to gain employment, which will leave her unable to support her young son.

Ms. White and Ne-Yo had an intimate relationship at one time. She became pregnant, but informed the singer that he may or may not be the child’s biological father. Ne-Yo admittedly was not concerned about the infant’s possible biological connection and agreed to parent the infant without undergoing a DNA test. His name appears on the child’s birth certificate as the father and he named the boy Chimere. Ne-Yo’s birth name is Shaffer Chimere Smith. Before the couple parted ways, Ne-Yo supported White and the baby from 2004 to 2007. He also paid White a settlement in 2009, which included a privacy clause.

After the couple separated, he went on a public tirade claiming that White took the child to an unknown destination. White claims that Ne-Yo had the woman’s e-mail address and phone number but failed to remain in contact. The rapper went on to claim that White manipulated him into believing that he fathered the child. He says family and friends influenced him to undergo paternity testing. Documents indicate that White influenced the paternity testing and Ne-Yo complied.

The barrage of comments and defamatory claims against White by Ne-Yo include a continuous array of vulgar names and demands for money. Ne-Yo reportedly contacted White in 2010 in hopes of repairing their relationship. The singer’s repeated behavior destroyed any attempts at reconciliation with the woman and rumored child. White claims that Ne-Yo’s continued defamation constitutes a breach of contract while causing her emotional and financial distress.

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Paternity suits remain a problem in today’s society. Statistics indicate that over 300,000 men undergo paternity DNA testing annually. Studies further suggest that only one-third of the men tested actually fathered the child. DNA testing requires at minimum a sample from the child and from the father. While at one time testing required blood samples, modern tests only require swabbing the inside of the mouth for cells that contain the DNA. By analysis, technicians identify the genetic information provided by each parent.

After isolating the father’s DNA, laboratory staff reviews the genetic material with a large database that compares the male’s sample sequence with a public database. The comparison then computes the probability that the man is or is not the child’s father. When requiring the test results for court cases, individuals must submit samples in front of non-biased witnesses. Attorneys may receive the subsequent results for submission to the court for determination.

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Michael Jordan Wants Paternity Suit Dismissed

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March 11, 2013

MichaelJordan 240x300 Michael Jordan Wants Paternity Suit DismissedNBA champion Michael Jordan pleaded with a Georgia court this week to dismiss a paternity case against him. Jordan feels that the lawsuit claiming he fathered a 16-year-old boy represents an abuse of the court system. Pamela Y. Smith initiated the paternity suit against the 50-year-old basketball celebrity in the Fulton County Superior Court. According to a divorce case between Smith and her former husband, documentation suggests otherwise.

Smith reportedly met Jordan in the late 1980s in Chicago. She claims that an intimate relationship between the two produced the birth of the baby boy in 1995. Also named Michael, the teen and the retired player reportedly met several times during the course of the boy’s lifetime. Smith claims that Jordan privately on a number of occasions provided her family with gifts and money.

Usually court cases which involve minors remain private, but has become seemingly impossible with the uproar of media attention. The boy posted a YouTube video last Christmas claiming that Jordan was indeed his biological father. The woman maintains that she does not require the celebrity’s money for support, but that her son insisted on the lawsuit in attempts at making Jordan acknowledge the truth of their relationship.

The suit requests that the court order Jordan to submit to a paternity test. If proved the father, the documents further request that the athlete pay child support and contribute to medical costs. The boy also desires to change his name legally from Reynolds to Jordan. He also requests the possibility of obtaining a new and accurate birth certificate.

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Pamela Smith claims that Jordan began fathering the boy several years ago in the same courtroom. In 2003, Smith divorced her former husband Glenville G. Reynolds. Documents created at that time state that she and Reynolds produced the child. Paperwork included the teen’s name and birth date. Smith signed the documents and a statement verifying the truth of the information contained within. At that time, Jordan filed a countersuit against Smith for the accusations.

An official hearing before a judge begins on March 12. If the judge requires that Jordan undergo DNA testing, the action may nullify Reynolds’ rights as the legal parent. Time will tell whether the court dismisses or reopens the case and holds Jordan accountable.

After retiring from basketball almost a decade ago, Michael Jordan retains recognition as one of the most popular athletic celebrities on the planet. During his career, Jordan received numerous awards that included winning the rank of NBA all-star 14 times and being named Most Valuable Player six times. While playing with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan participated in six championships with the team. In March of 2010, Michael Jordan purchased the Charlotte Bobcats professional basketball team.

Hundreds of thousands of men forcefully or willingly undergo DNA testing every year to determine paternity. Reports suggest that of all the tests are completed, approximately one third of the tests identify the man as the legal father of the child. Modern tests offer a more affordable and discreet option for evaluating genetic information. In most cases, individuals can submit oral swab samples by ordering an at home DNA test kit.

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Man Found Innocent After DNA Test

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February 20, 2013

Violent crimes are among the most horrific events on Earth, but sometimes it gets even worse. The crime itself happens and then another person becomes victim to it. A person’s life can be destroyed or even taken from him or her if authorities accuse and charge the wrong person with the crime. To further compound the tragedy, the families of both the original victim and the person jailed under false accusations may not know that the real criminal is still at large. DNA testing can ultimately prove who is responsible for a given crime investigation.

RandolphA 300x218 Man Found Innocent After DNA Test Randolph Arledge was a victim of a false accusation, charge and conviction. In 1981, Carolyn Armstrong was found dead in Texas from dozens of stab wounds. Randolph was not even 30 years old at the time. Three years later, Randolph was sentenced to 99 years in prison for killing Armstrong. The problem is that he did not do it and there was evidence to prove that fact. He went on to spend 28 years of his 99-year sentence in jail for a crime he did not commit. In February 2013, Arledge was set free. Close to half of his life has been stolen from him, but he got the rest back thanks to modern DNA testing.

When Carolyn Armstrong was found, police also found her car down the road. Her vehicle contained DNA evidence but was useless at the time. Arledge is very lucky that police decided to keep the evidence, since they can usually be discarded in most cases. DNA testing was done more than a decade later and determined that another man was the killer. After a hearing, is when a local judge let Arledge go on bond until the conviction is officially overturned.

When Arledge went to jail, his two children were both under five years old. Currently, they are both adults who grew up without a father. The family is now reunited and Armstrong’s family has the satisfaction of knowing that police definitely have the right man this time. Sadly, that does not get back any of the time Randolph Arledge and his children lost.

It is uncertain just how many people have been incarcerated under wrongful convictions. DNA testing is too late to save hundreds or even thousands of them, but it is not too late to make sure that it happens much less often and never in cases where there is DNA evidence. With reliable companies making it easy for even civilians to get accurate DNA testing, there is no reason police and courts cannot offer the same.

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Khloe Kardashian Demands to Know Her Real Father – Agrees to a Paternity Test

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January 31, 2013

khloekardashian 150x150 Khloe Kardashian Demands to Know Her Real Father – Agrees to a Paternity TestIt seems like everywhere you turn; one of the Kardashians is involved in some new dramatic scandal. Most recently, it’s Khloe who is making news. The youngest of the three sisters recently dealt with accusations from her biological father’s newest wives that she was not, Robert Kardashian’s daughter. This was news to the fashion designer and reality television star that has never recognized anyone else as her father.

Apparently Khloe’s mother stepped outside of her marriage, and she was the result of those indiscretions. Rumor mongers have named Khloe’s real father as anyone involved in the O.J. Simpson trial, which her father represented in court. While many might have shrugged off circulating rumors, Khloe was affected by these allegations significantly. She has also argued that Robert Kardashian was her real father, since he raised her as a child. Keeping Up with the Kardashians, will feature Khloe’s decision not to take the DNA test. She went so far as to tell her mother on-screen:

“My dad is Robert Kardashian. My other dad is Bruce Jenner. If you f**ked other people during the same time, and you do not know, go on Maury. Like, I don’t care!”

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It might seem odd to air this topic to millions of viewers, but the family has never shied away from discussing or creating drama in the media. Consider Khloe’s sister Kim’s short-lived marriage to Kris Humphries, which lasted only 72 days. The pair are still dueling it out in divorce court, and the battle has lasted longer than the marriage itself.

Kris Jenner forced her other children to take cheek swabs for further proof that they belong to her former husband. However, Khloe did not agree to the cheek swab test. Since then, the last Kardashian sibling seemed to have acquiesced to paternity testing against that of her siblings to put her mind at ease. Khloe’s mother remarked upon her finally taking the DNA test as a measure to rest assured that Robert was her father. She soon after apologized for any past actions that might have jeopardized her family’s happiness.

When the doctor showed up at the Kardashian residence while the cameras were rolling, Khloe lashed out at her mother and refused the test. It seems that no matter what the DNA test showed, she wanted nothing to do with it. The general public will have to remain in the dark about Khloe’s lineage, at least for the time being.

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Do You Blame Revenge’s Emily Thorne for Lying About the Results of the Paternity Test?

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November 19, 2012

Revenge is one of those rare shows where the protagonist can get away with murder and fans still love her, but Emily lying to Amanda about Jack not being her baby’s father might be difficult to forgive. Then again, Amanda is a murderer and she did go after Emily’s childhrevenge gun 300x200 custom Do You Blame Revenges Emily Thorne for Lying About the Results of the Paternity Test?ood sweetheart so the question is, do you really care what happens to Amanda?

Despite some questionable choices by leading lady Emily Thorne, Revenge fans are as loyal to her as her partner in crime, Nolan Ross. Why should fans trust Emily? Just some of her good deeds include:

  • Risking her life to save Nolan from the white haired man
  • Trying desperately to clear her father’s name
  • Honoring her father’s memory by not killing the white haired man when she had the chance
  • Standing up to Takeda when he wanted to pin Tyler’s murder on one of them

Emily’s actions certainly buy her the benefit of the doubt. If she is lying to Amanda about the baby not being Jack’s, she probably has a good reason. Amanda has been causing trouble since she showed up in the Hamptons the first time and if she would just step aside, Emily and Jack could have the relationship they deserve, plus Charlotte could continue to build her sister-like relationship with Emily instead of bonding with Amanda. That could only spell trouble for the fragile teenager. Is one lie that might prevent Amanda from breaking hearts and breaking heads really a bad thing?

What makes Revenge such a fun show is knowing that despite whatever crazy stunt Emily pulls, she is always on the side of good. Although she has lost her way a few times when trying to protect Daniel or pushing Jack away to keep him from interfering with her plans, viewers have faith that Emily won’t be taking a trip to the dark side. Revenge may be her main focus, but she has time and again passed on opportunities to hurt her targets if it meant there would be collateral damage.

revenge girls 300x194 Do You Blame Revenges Emily Thorne for Lying About the Results of the Paternity Test?Did lying to Amanda about Jack not being the father hurt Amanda’s feelings? Sure, but it may help Amanda let go of Jack, and that is pretty much the only way to free him from her since he will never walk away from his kid.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this lie is how would Emily have faked the results? She was able to switch out a sample of Amanda’s DNA for her own when Victoria tested it against Charlotte’s to determine if they were related. But Emily does not have a DNA sample from the man Amanda slept with after Jack. If Jack had not been the dad and his DNA was sent to the lab for the paternity test, the results would have come back negative. Amanda had the results that said Jack was the dad. How could Emily have faked that without swapping out Jack’s DNA for a sample from the real father? You almost have to wonder if Amanda will ask these questions too and order a home paternity test to check Jack’s DNA against the baby’s once it is born. It would be interesting to see how Emily would talk her way out of the one.

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GTL DNA – Former Justice Minister Files Paternity Suit

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November 13, 2012

Deputy of the European Parliament and mayor of the 7th arrondissement of Paris Rachida Dati remains in the middle of a paternity suit against Rachida Dati paternity suit 300x300 GTL DNA Former Justice Minister Files Paternity Suit, president of the Lucien Barriere casino group. According to Dati, Desseigne fathered her now five year old daughter Zohra. Desseigne refused DNA testing and denies having relations with the former French justice minister at the time of the child’s conception. The Versailles court will determine whether or not Desseigne must submit to DNA testing.

Paternity Testing Process

Laboratory specialists perform paternity DNA testing through a method called Polymerase Chain Reaction or PCR. Each cell in the body contains the same DNA. Obtaining cells from anywhere in the body provides a sufficient sample for proving or disproving paternity between a child and adult. Though traditionally testing required using blood samples, modern methods obtain samples using less intrusive techniques. Laboratories commonly only require buccal swab specimens for extracting DNA, which simply involves swabbing the inside of the mouth along the cheek.

After extracting DNA from the child’s cell containing sample, scientists identify 16 specific fragments. Eight fragments typically correlate with the mother’s DNA and the other eight fragments match the father’s profile. When a man’s DNA fragments match those found in the child’s DNA sample, researchers then perform a Relationship Index test, which indicates the percentage of the male population that possesses each of the fragments. Combining these percentages determines the final number indicating the likelihood that the individual is or is not the biological parent.

dominique desseigne paternity suit 300x300 GTL DNA Former Justice Minister Files Paternity SuitOnce costing consumers hundreds of dollars, laboratories that include The Genetic Testing Laboratories, Inc.offer home test kits for considerably less. The facilities send consumers the test kit along with instructions for obtaining a DNA sample. After mailing the sample containing kit back to the lab, the facility performs the desired test confidentially and mails consumers the results. When requiring DNA test results for paternity suits, a disinterested third party must witness the DNA acquisition process. The American Association of Blood Banks accredited test must also accompany completion of enclosed documentation that includes proof of identity.

Genetic Health Screening

Couples considering parenthood or individuals fearful of inheriting various medical conditions often submit to DNA testing, which determines genetic predisposition. The laboratory tests evaluate samples for specific genetic markers contained in samples that may indicate the presence of a familial trait linked to particular chromosomal anomalies or disease processes. Through genetic research, scientists identify markers associated with Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular or immune system diseases along with various cancers. Patients may avoid the devastating effects of certain diseases by implementing various lifestyle alterations as a precaution.

Ancestry DNA Testing

Many curious people desire knowing the global location of ancestors. The many types of DNA tests that GTL offers includes ancestral testing, which compares individual DNA samples with genetic ethnicity of world populations. Using an established scientific database containing genetic information from more than one dozen anthropological regions and hundreds of global populations, researchers evaluate the likelihood of genetic origins and illustrate the findings on high resolution world maps.

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DNA Test Resolves Drama over Baby Mix Up in India

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April 5, 2012

In Jodhpur, India there has been recent ruckus over who the true parents are of the baby boy and baby girl who were mistakenly swapped at the hospital. After the maternity ward mixed up the newborns, they left two families claiming a son and denying a daughter.

Poonam Kanwar and Chain Singh were given a son while Reshmi Devi and Sagar Ram were given who they thought was their daughter. Once the hospital staff realized their mistake, it was too late. Poonam Kanwar and Chain Singh refused to accept that they had birthed a girl and not a boy.

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Both babies were born on March 25, for almost two weeks the unwanted baby girl has been left to the care of the hospital.

Chain Singh, supposed father of the girl, explained to the Times of India that he is not ashamed of having a girl, “It’s not a matter of her being a girl. I just want to confirm that she is my daughter,” Singh said.

Singh and Kanwar rejected the blood test that showed the girl was theirs and requested a DNA test to confirm this was actually a mistake.

A DNA test confirmed today April 5 that the baby is in fact Poonam’s baby. A maternity DNA test was conducted to prove the parentage of the abandoned girl.

There are a number of other DNA tests like DNA paternity testing, grandparentage DNA testing and aunt/uncle DNA testing. Why is DNA so reliable when testing for parentage or family lineage?

Because all DNA is made up of chromosomes from our parents, whose genes are also passed down from their parents – it is a reliable way to match up specific DNA sequences to family.

If you ever need to do a DNA test, make sure that the test you are using is accredited by the AABB for Parentage Testing and the tests guarantee their DNA results.

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Snooki Engaged and Pregnant, but is Fiancé Jionni LaValle the Father?

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March 6, 2012
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Entertainment headlines have been buzzing about the initial news of a little Jersey Shore baby joining the GTL crew for next season. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi shocked last week with rumors of a pregnancy and now jaws drop even further as she rocks a new rock on her ring finger. Can Snooki really be pregnant and engaged?

Snooki and her reps haven’t denied on confirmed the engagement and pregnancy allegations. But she recently stepped out for a stroll where she is filming her reality spin-off in Jersey City with a very blinged out ring on her left ring fingers. It is safe to assume that boyfriend and now fiancé, Jionni LaValle, popped the big question.

Fortunately the ring was to Snooki’s liking and approval because she was quoted as saying, “I know he’s the one so I know the ring’s gonna come soon.”

“Well, not soon-soon. He knows it should be big, cause if it’s small I’m saying no. Like, ‘get another ring!’” Snooki added.

Was this engagement pushed forward out of wedlock?

Is Jionni LaValle the Daddy?

Moving onto other Snooki drama, there is also news that a little Snooki or Jionni may be entering this world. Page Six claims that Snooki is three months far along in her pregnancy.

Ex-boyfriend, Emilio Masella has voiced some harsh words and told TMZ that he would “def recommend her to get pregnancy test to see who the father is because I’m sure there are other subjects.”

A paternity test can help Snooki and Jionni confirm that her husband to be is actually the father of this baby. (That is if Snooki is actually pregnant).

Making an average of $100,000 per episode and through her numerous weight loss and product endorsements, Snooki is currently worth over $2 million. A paternity test can help her decide whether she needs to rush into this marriage with Jionni.

At the same time, a paternity test can help Jionni find out about the honesty and trust behind his future wife. Has Snooki gone behind his back or made mistakes while filming Jersey Shore? Is there some infidelity that LaValle should know about now? A paternity test can help the couple find some serious answers to important questions.

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Justin Bieber Takes a DNA Test to Prove He is Not the Father of 3-Month Old Tristyn

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November 23, 2011
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Justin Bieber has taken a DNA test

Earlier this month, we wrote an article on Justin Bieber being accused of fathering a 3-month old baby after one of his performances. Bieber’s representatives have since denied allegations that the 17-year-old Canadian pop-star has had sexual intercourse with the accuser, Mariah Yeater. As the war intensifies, sources have learned that Justin Bieber has taken a DNA test at a private facility in New Jersey last Friday. According to RadarOnline, a source had this to say:

Justin took a DNA test on Friday night. The whole process lasted less than 10 minutes. It’s an extremely reputable facility, and there are surveillance cameras everywhere to ensure tests are done with integrity and can’t be compromised. Justin’s test should be processed and completed by the end of the week. It’s time for Mariah to put up or shut up, and submit the baby to a test.

The Power of a DNA test

The news that Justin Bieber would gladly take a paternity test to prove he is not the father of Mariah Yeater’s baby has caused Yeater and her legal team to drop the paternity suit altogether. In fact, Yeater’s original legal team has parted ways with her after the dropped action. However, Yeater will allow her baby to undergo DNA testing to see if there is indeed any match to Bieber’s DNA. Confident that he is not the father, Bieber’s team announced their intentions to sue Yeater for defamation of character after the test comes back negative:

We’ll vigorously pursue all available legal remedies to protect Justin and to hold those involved with bringing this suit accountable for their actions.

Although Bieber has taken a DNA test, Yeater’s legal team is claiming that it was done incorrectly due to the fact that a witness from Yeater’s team was not present, and therefore could not verify the legitimacy of the test. But as we wait for the results of Bieber and baby Tristyn’s DNA tests, the facts seem to suggest that Justin Bieber is NOT the father:

  • Justin Bieber willingly took a DNA test to prove he is not the father.
  • Mariah Yeater dropped her paternity suit against Justin Bieber.
  • Mariah Yeater asked friends to delete incriminating text messages.
  • Mariah Yeater’s first legal team dropped her stating that she was fabricating her stories.
  • Mariah Yeater accused her ex-boyfriend of being the father of the baby a year before the Justin Bieber accusation came forth.

Is there yet another side of the story? Is Justin Bieber the father or is Mariah Yeater making everything up in order to get rich quick? We will find out soon enough when the results come back. Until then, keep checking our DNA Testing blog for updates on this story as well as other news in the World of DNA.

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Did Jaseon Sudeikis Admit to Being the Father of January Jones’ Baby?

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June 6, 2011
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The Mad Men star stays mum about the topic of paternity.

X-Men: The First Stand and Mad Men star, January Jones, has yet to reveal the father of her baby. There is a possibility that Jason Sudeikis, SNL star and ex-fling of January Jones, may have spilled the beans at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. “I might be a dad soon,” Sudeikis stated while hosting the award ceremony. Jones is not due until the fall but has not been shy about her pregnancy while she tours internationally to promote her role as Emma Frost in the latest X-Men blockbuster.

So is Jason Sudeikis the father or not? In an interview after the MTV Movie Awards, Sudeikis stated that he was “joking.” The couple was together for six-months; the romance became public in July of 2010 and went on before splitting in January of this year.

The 33-year old Mad Men actress made an official statement about her pregnancy in April. Since the baby is due in the fall though and they split in January, some are speculating that it couldn’t be Sudeikis.

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Sudeikis and Jones before the split

There have also been recent rumors that the father of the baby is director, Matthew Vaughn. If this is the truth it may explain her silence, especially because Vaughn has three children with super model wife of 9 years, Claudia Schiffer.

A source told US Weekly that Jones is looking forward to being a single mother. Does this mean she has no intention of finding out the true paternity of her unborn child? Do you think January Jones already knows who the father is and is just keeping mum?

Jones could easily confirm the father of her baby with a prenatal paternity test. Early detection can provide answers as early as 10 -12 weeks into a pregnancy. Do you think January will finally reveal who the father of her baby is?

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