When Innocence is Lost True Story













This movie is based on the case of Jennifer Ireland; the pregnant teen who fought for to keep her daughter Maranda. You can read the case load below for more details in the case.



Some original articles about the case (excerpts)








Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - August 1, 1994

MOTHER PUNISHED FOR AMBITION
Jennifer Ireland must have thought she was doing the right thing. A single teenage mother, she graduated from high school, won a scholarship to a prestigious university and even found university-run day care for her daughter.These days, Jennifer Ireland, 19, must wonder what the right thing is.Because her future plans included day care for her child, Jennifer lost custody of 3-year-old Maranda Kate Ireland Smith to the child's father, Steve Smith, a community college...


On Today

The movie When Innocence is Lost is on TrueMovies channel in the UK today at 19:00.

Teen Mom Movie

When Innocence is Lost will be on Lifetime Movie Network Today January 30, 2012 at 8:00 am central. Double check your local listings.

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Jennifer Ireland Today















Here is a picture of Jennifer Ireland Oprinski today.Got a chance to speak briefly with Jennifer Oprinski today.After attending college at the University of Michigan she began working in financial services. She now serves as Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at her firm. She has been married for 12 1/2 years and has a 9 year old son. She stated that Maranda is 19 almost 20, and that she is a sophomore at Wayne State University studying physical therapy. Jennifer and Maranda's father do not keep in touch. Jennifer goes by her married name of Oprinski now, and she says most people don't recognize them, but every now and then "someone will put it together."