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Accused kidnapper takes stand

Smith testifies that 5-day-old's parents planned to meet up with Smith, baby, to live in Colorado

The woman accused of kidnapping her newborn nephew and driving him across state lines took the stand Wednesday in her own defense.

Accused infant kidnapper pleads not guilty

Kristen Smith appears in federal court Wednesday on kidnapping charges

The woman accused of taking her half-sister's newborn from a town of Beloit home pleaded not guilty Wednesday.

Federal officials formally charge infant kidnapping suspect

Authorities to transfer Kristen Smith to Wis. before Friday

The woman who allegedly took her half-sister's 5-day-old baby from a Beloit home on Feb. 6 has officially been charged with kidnapping, according to a state Department of Justice release.

Army discharged kidnapping suspect

Smith served with Wisconsin-based Army Reserve from 2011-2012

The U.S. Army Reserve says a woman charged with kidnapping her half sister's newborn this month was involuntarily removed from duty.