Dad refuses to give up newborn son with Down syndrome after wife leaves him

ARMENIA (ABC) - When Samuel Forrest of Armenia heard a baby crying from outside his wife's hospital room, he knew his life would change forever.

Not only had he become a father, but he would soon receive some unexpected news about his newborn son.

"This pediatrician walks out of the room with a little bundle -- that was Leo," Forrest said. "She had his face covered up and hospital authorities wouldn't let me see him or my wife. When the doctor came out, he said 'there’s a real problem with your son.'"

Forrest followed doctors and nurses into a room where he'd finally get to meet his baby.

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