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Sir David's polished image has, on occasion, been tarnished by scandal - in 2003, he faced accusations of an extra-marital affair with his former personal assistant Rebecca Loos.

The parents' barrister, Rebecca Foulkes, said that staying in Ghana was the "least harmful" option for the boy.

“By moving quickly, the agency has ensured that a four‑year‑old girl can continue receiving the specialized medical treatment that keeps her alive,” said the family’s attorney Rebecca Brown of the nonprofit Public Counsel.

Times staff photographer Luke Johnson and Rebecca Ellis contributed to this report.

“This is a textbook example of medical need,” said the family’s attorney, Rebecca Brown, of the pro bono legal firm Public Counsel.