Samantha (Sam) was on trial for potential murder, it supposedly happened inside a governmental office. However, they knew it never happened. they didn't know who did it exactly, but found her on scene. With this information, Rhodey, Secretary Ross, and others were fighting the court for her release. When they finally caved, the orphanage wouldn't take her back, so she went to live in the Avengers tower, where she was adopted by Bruce Banner, and Natasha Romanoff.