TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ The Florida parents charged with kidnapping their boys from their grandparents and sailing to Cuba on a boat called “Salty” to elude authorities will face a judge for the first time since they were forcibly returned from the island nation.
Joshua and Sharyn Hakken make their first appearance in court Thursday to hear the charges they’re facing, including kidnapping, child neglect, false imprisonment, burglary and interference with custody.
Four-year-old Cole and 2-year-old Chase are now with their grandparents, who planned to talk about the ordeal publicly Thursday morning.
The couple arrived with their sons in Florida early Wednesday morning, accompanied by federal, state and local authorities after being handed over by Cuban officials.
