[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

It would seem that the lingering doubt is OVER. Craig Akers indicated in the press conference that Shawn initiated the request to continue the adoption. Mr. Akers also indicated to the press that to "not be surprised if Shawn will soon go by the name of Shawn Akers" (paraphrasing a bit here).

[SuziQ]

I didn't see the conference; have only read about it here, but it sounds like Mr. Akers is a stand up guy! I was only saying that, while Shawn was away from them, it could have been easy for the perp to sow doubts.

If that had happened, Shawn knows now how it was all lies.

[mel]

Is the birth father deceased