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Story summary
- Florida parents Edward Downing and Stephanie Skeris were arrested on February 27 for lying about their son's cancer to raise funds.
- Investigators found no cancer and parents claimed the son had tumors while organizing fundraising including a GoFundMe page.
- Donations were used for personal expenses.
- The teenager is in protective care due to concerns about his well-being.
- Downing and Skeris face fraud and child neglect charges and were released on bond.
