A New York couple has asked a judge to void the adoption of their two Russian-born children because they suffer from serious mental disorders. The parents, whose names have not been revealed, adopted the youngsters, then aged six and eight, via Spence-Chapin in New York and Cradle of Hope in Maryland in 2008. Although the children were reportedly described by the agencies as 'healthy and socially well-adjusted' siblings, it soon became clear they suffered from  medical and psychiatric problems. Case: A Long Island couple has asked a judge to void the adoption of their Russian-born children because they suffer from serious mental disorders. Above, a file picture of Russian orphans in Rostov-on-Don
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Couple, from Long Island, adopted children, then six and eight, in 2008
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At time, the youngsters were reportedly described as 'healthy' siblings
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However, it soon became clear they suffered serious mental problems
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Also allegedly found to not be related and to have been sexually abused
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Children, now aged 12 and 14, are living in state mental health facilities
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Nassau County Surrogate's Judge Edward McCarty III is hearing case
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In rare move, he has agreed to keep court open due to 'public interest'
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In 2013, Russia banned U.S. couples from adopting country's orphans
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He said an estimated 20 per cent of Russian children adopted in the U.S. suffer from developmental issues, while 18 have died through violence by their new @placeholder parents in the past 20 years.