Boy, American dad arrive in US from Brazil
By BRADLEY BROOKS and MICHAEL SCHNEIDER, Associated Press Writers Bradley Brooks And Michael Schneider, Associated Press Writers
6 mins ago

ORLANDO, Fla. – The father of a 9-year-old boy at the center of a five-year custody battle across two continents looked at his son sleeping peacefully on a flight to the U.S. and said he loves him.

Sean Goldman and his dad, David Goldman of Tinton Falls, N.J., landed in Orlando Thursday evening on a jet chartered by NBC.

In an interview with NBC, Goldman said, "My little boy is 5 feet away, sound asleep, peaceful. We're on our way. My heart is just melting. I love him."

The scene earlier was much different, when the two were reunited in Rio de Janeiro. The youngster was forced to squeeze though a jostling crowd of reporters and photographers.

The arrival ends a battle that pitted Sean's father against the boy's Brazilian stepfather, who had cared for Sean since his mother died last year.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The father of a 9-year-old boy at the center of a five-year custody battle across two continents looked at his son sleeping on a flight to the U.S. and was relieved it was peaceful.

Sean Goldman and his dad, David Goldman of Tinton Falls, N.J., landed in Orlando Thursday evening on a jet chartered by NBC.

In an interview with NBC, Goldman said, "My little boy is 5 feet away, sound asleep, peaceful. We're on our way. My heart is just melting. I love him."

The scene earlier was much different, when the two were reunited in Rio de Janeiro. The youngster was forced to squeeze though a jostling crowd of reporters and photographers.

The arrival ends a battle that pitted Sean's father against the boy's Brazilian stepfather, who had cared for Sean since his mother died last year.

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From what I just heard on Fox was that the US told Brazil we would block anymore duty-free imports from that country until Sean was returned.