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#murder
fromQNS
2 days ago
Social justice

Elmhurst man faces life in prison for murder of 3-year-old son at family shelter in old Pan American Hotel: DA - QNS

fromQNS
2 days ago
Social justice

Elmhurst man faces life in prison for murder of 3-year-old son at family shelter in old Pan American Hotel: DA - QNS

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Oakland man got house arrest, probation for starting child porn OnlyFans

Kevin Jimenez, 25, was sentenced to six months of house arrest and two years of probation for possessing child sexual abuse material on an OnlyFans account.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Pleasant Hill man indicted for allegedly filming himself sexually abusing missing kids

Sainz was accused of meeting two different teen girls online, bringing them to his home, and sexually abusing them on camera. He faces multiple charges including lewd acts and child pornography.
US news
#sexual-assault
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Public health

People Are Sharing First Signs That A Kid Has Terrible Parents, And It's Heartbreaking To Say The Least

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Long Island sicko, 18, allegedly raped two 11-year-old boys he met on Snapchat, brushed off abuse as a prank: DA

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Public health

People Are Sharing First Signs That A Kid Has Terrible Parents, And It's Heartbreaking To Say The Least

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island sicko, 18, allegedly raped two 11-year-old boys he met on Snapchat, brushed off abuse as a prank: DA

A Long Island teen allegedly raped two boys he met on Snapchat, framing the actions as a prank or dare to exploit their trust.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

'Essentially Epstein Island': Law firm calls for federal probe into L.A. County sex abuse

A law firm is seeking a federal investigation into child sexual abuse in L.A. County's juvenile systems after a $4 billion settlement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Verbally abused children more likely to have poor mental health as adults, study finds

Parents who ridicule, threaten or humiliate their children risk leaving them with a 64% higher chance of having poor mental health as an adult.
Mental health
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

5 Key Takeaways: Child Abuser Jodi Hildebrandt's $5 Million Utah Home Is Pulled Off the Market

Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke, convicted of aggravated child abuse, were arrested in Hildebrandt's Utah mansion where several horrifying torture devices were discovered.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

New Zealand: Woman arrested over child in suitcase DW 08/04/2025

A 27-year-old woman was arrested for attempting to hide a child in her suitcase during a bus trip in New Zealand.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: Jodi Hildebrandt's $5 Million Home Taken Off the Market Weeks Before Premiere of New Docuseries About Her Heinous Crimes

Jodi Hildebrandt's $5 million Utah mansion was taken off the market before a docuseries about her crimes aired.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Farage warns 'police and elected officials are acting against the British people' over the migrants - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Warwickshire Police accused of concealing the immigration status of two Afghan asylum seekers charged with serious crimes against a young girl.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

What You Need to Know About the New Ruby Franke Docuseries on HBO Max and Investigation Discovery

The docuseries reveals the abusive influence of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt within the Mormon community.
#child-welfare
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago
Miami

Barahona competent to stand trial for murder of daughter, torture of twin brother

Jorge Barahona is ruled competent to stand trial for his daughter's death and child abuse of her twin brother.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Insiders reveal why ACS decided to leave kids in hands of abusive parents

ACS is facing criticism for lacking accountability in child safety following a shift to less strict investigation procedures.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Insiders reveal why ACS decided to leave kids in hands of abusive parents

ACS is facing criticism for lacking accountability in child safety following a shift to less strict investigation procedures.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Is father facing death penalty for heinous child murder competent to stand trial?

Jorge Barahona faces charges of murdering his adopted daughter and severely abusing her twin brother.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

New Bedford man sentenced to prison for aggravated rape of young child

A New Bedford man was convicted and sentenced to 18-20 years for multiple counts of aggravated rape of a child.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Bishop Eamonn Casey's family left to decide destination of his remains after removal from cathedral crypt

The remains of disgraced bishop Eamonn Casey have been released to his family, leaving them to decide whether to bury him alongside his siblings in Limerick or cremate him.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Martial arts teacher arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse materials

The suspect was arrested on July 9 for possessing child sexual abuse material and was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. Reports indicated he was seen illegally downloading this material at his home.
MMA
#rape
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Woman convicted of facilitating the rape of her daughter by the child's uncle over 20 years ago

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Woman convicted of facilitating the rape of her daughter by the child's uncle over 20 years ago

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids

Surrogacy has no federal regulation, leaving it up to states to set the rules if they choose to allow it. California is considered a surrogacy-friendly state because it has clear laws around the process.
California
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mugshot mix-up: Two N.H. outlets accused of using wrong person's photo with child sex abuse article

Chad W. Lawlor is suing two local publications for publishing his photo erroneously alongside a story about a similarly named man who committed sexual crimes against children.
Miscellaneous
#drowning
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

Husband of influencer Emilie Kiser may face a charge in son's death: Legal expert weighs in

fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

Husband of influencer Emilie Kiser may face a charge in son's death: Legal expert weighs in

fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Razor-Thin Line Between Conspiracy Theory and Actual Conspiracy

Epstein's case combines elements of child abuse, mysterious deaths, missing evidence, and ties to a powerful elite, raising questions about what constitutes conspiracy.
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

N.H. judge grants $29.6 million verdict in case of child abuse, confinement

Olivia Griffin was awarded $29.6 million for abuse suffered from adoptive parents, marking one of the largest verdicts in New Hampshire history.
#criminal-justice
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Woman convicted of facilitating the rape of her daughter by the child's uncle 20 years ago

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Woman convicted of facilitating the rape of her daughter by the child's uncle 20 years ago

fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

San Jose cop charged with molesting girl was accused of domestic violence, sought foster parent credential

Officer Saul Duran, charged with molesting a teen, had prior accusations of domestic abuse and sought foster parent certification.
fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

German steakhouse heiress goes on trial accused of kidnapping own children

The prosecution stated that the children had been "tortured and brutally abused" during the alleged abduction, highlighting the severity of the accusations against Block and the others.
Germany news
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Heinous, heartbreaking and expensive. California schools face avalanche of sex abuse claims

Samantha Munoz's lawsuit against Clovis Unified exposes systemic failures in handling allegations of teacher sexual abuse.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Police Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault of Two Teen Girls

Duran was arrested on a warrant after a nearly three-week investigation, facing multiple felony charges for the sexual assault of two minors that occurred between 2008 and 2012.
Social justice
Social justice
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Hampstead satanic abuse hoax 'discredited genuine victims', says police report

Ritual child abuse is a real issue, but sensationalist hoaxes undermine credibility and impede genuine cases.
Mental health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

The No. 1 Sign You Were Raised by a Narcissist, According to a Psychologist

Narcissistic parents profoundly affect children's wellbeing and can lead to long-lasting emotional struggles.
#legal-proceedings
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Factory worker (25) facing jail after being found with abuse images and videos featuring children and nine-month-old baby

UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

'I'm a victim of child sex abuse by a Bexley man, my sibling who died is too'

Anthony Bryant, 88, has been found responsible for sexually abusing children despite being unfit for a full trial due to dementia.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Factory worker (25) facing jail after being found with abuse images and videos featuring children and nine-month-old baby

UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

'I'm a victim of child sex abuse by a Bexley man, my sibling who died is too'

Anthony Bryant, 88, has been found responsible for sexually abusing children despite being unfit for a full trial due to dementia.
#crime
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Alameda dad left 1-year-old in bath as he cooked, scalding most of her body, police say

A father was charged with felony child abuse after leaving his 1-year-old daughter unattended in a bathtub, resulting in severe burns.
#murder-conviction
Social justice
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California couple whose failure to care for their son led to permanent brain damage convicted of child abuse

Parents were convicted of child abuse for failing to nourish their infant and exposing him to extreme temperatures.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Young boy now blind and quadriplegic - authorities blame his parents' extreme health views

Couple convicted of child abuse for exposing newborn to extreme conditions and inadequate nutrition, resulting in severe brain damage.
#george-gibney
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Canada news

How disgraced former Irish swimming coach George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Canada news

How disgraced former Irish swim coach George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Canada news

How disgraced former Irish swimming coach George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Canada news

How disgraced former Irish swim coach George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Australia vows childcare crackdown after worker charged with sex offences

The case against Joshua Dale Brown highlights a severe breach of trust within childcare environments, leading to urgent calls for reform in safety protocols across Australia.
Public health
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Tests urged for 1,200 children after day-care worker charged with assault

Over 1,200 young children in Victoria are recommended for health screening following the arrest of a child care worker charged with numerous offenses, including sexual assault.
US news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Garda who impersonated his female colleague online and encouraged men to rape her was a trusted family friend, court hears

Flanagan impersonated a woman online, inciting men to commit violent acts against her, revealing the dangers of digital impersonation.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Police remove 88 children from church summer camp after abuse claims

"We are expecting charges, but it will be awhile," Parker said, declining to provide more details. He said the charges may come from a state agency and not his department.
US news
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
1 month ago

Hackney teacher faces child sex abuse charges including 'sending nudes to pupils'

Julia Yeates, a London teacher, faces nine serious child sex offence charges including engaging in sexual activity with a child and sending nude photos.
UK news
#nanny
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Bronx nanny cuffed for allegedly whipping children with belt nearly 60 times smiles for the camera anyway | amNewYork

A nanny in the Bronx faces child abuse charges after being caught on camera abusing two young children.
fromNewsNation
2 months ago
NYC parents

Police search for nanny accused of beating 3 children in NYC

A nanny in NYC is accused of violently abusing three children in her care, with video evidence of the incidents.
Law enforcement is pursuing the case, which has raised significant concern regarding the children's safety.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Bronx nanny cuffed for allegedly whipping children with belt nearly 60 times smiles for the camera anyway | amNewYork

NYC parents
fromNewsNation
2 months ago

Police search for nanny accused of beating 3 children in NYC

A nanny in NYC is accused of violently abusing three children in her care, with video evidence of the incidents.
Law enforcement is pursuing the case, which has raised significant concern regarding the children's safety.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police say a German man engaged in cybergrooming and pressured a US teen to kill himself

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of engaging in an online campaign of cybergrooming and virtual sexual abuse of children, including pressuring a 13-year-old American boy to kill himself.
Germany news
#grooming-gangs
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC monster mom who beat 7-year-old daughter to death throws tantrum, avoids sentencing - again

Navasia Jones exhibited extreme defiance during her court sentencing for the murder of her daughter, demonstrating a lack of remorse.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Woman, 22, convicted of abusing 21 babies at nursery where she worked

A nursery worker was convicted of abusing 21 infants, showcasing severe neglect and cruelty toward infants in her care.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Romford paedophile scout leader loses appeal against 15-year prison sentence

Michael Costin, a former teacher, was sentenced to 15 years for decades of sexual abuse against young boys, despite denying personal gratification.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Pushy sporting parents: How far is too far? DW 04/04/2025

The case of Gjert Ingebrigtsen highlights concerns about child abuse and psychological violence in elite sports, prompting a reevaluation of parenting in sports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Always something I can watch': why Spotlight is my feelgood movie

Kevin's face hollows, his eyes deaden, and we see his soul drain from his body. 'How'd you find out?' he says in a level, diminished tone that rings with years of trauma.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Republican in South Carolina arrested over distribution of child sexual abuse material

During an investigation, South Carolina state representative RJ May, using the screen name joebidennnn69, was arrested for distributing sexual abuse material involving children, raising serious concerns.
US politics
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mother who abused her son until his legs were amputated to be released from prison

Jody Simpson, mother of Tony Hudgell, is being released early from prison despite the severe abuse inflicted on her son.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYPD seeking arrest warrant for cruel city-funded babysitter caught on video beating helpless NYC tots with belt: sources

NYPD seeks arrest warrant for babysitter recorded abusing Bronx children.
La'keysha Jackson allegedly beat two boys with a belt, prompting police action.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What is Sibling Sexual Abuse? Statistics, Signs, and Effects

Sibling sexual abuse is often overlooked but has profound effects on survivors, necessitating awareness and proactive prevention efforts.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

From Vallejo and Oakland to LA, he allegedly put children on the underground sex market

Tobias Scollay faces serious charges for trafficking minors, continuing his actions from behind bars.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Father caught therapist molesting autistic boy at their California home, prosecutors allege

A father witnessed a therapist allegedly molesting his autistic son, leading to a felony charge against the therapist.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Inside France's largest child abuse trial after ex-surgeon victimised 299 patients

You were the devil and he sometimes is dressed in a white coat. That is what prosecutor Stephane Kellenberger told Joel Le Scouarnec at the end of France's largest-ever child abuse trial.
France news
France news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Former doctor sentenced to 20 years for abusing 299 people, mostly children

A French surgeon received a 20-year sentence for sexually assaulting hundreds, mainly children, highlighting a disturbing case of systematic abuse.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ex-surgeon jailed for sex attacks on 299 victims in largest French child abuse trial

Former surgeon sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing 299 child patients, marking France's largest child abuse trial.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Passenger arrested for 'smacking' boy who called her 'fat' and 'Miss Piggy' on flight home from Disney trip: police

A woman was arrested for child abuse after violently reacting to insults from a child on a flight.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec faces 20 years prison for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, primarily children under 15.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man who raped his daughter when she was a child fails in appeal over conviction for sexual abuse of her sister

Oliver Berry's conviction was upheld after he attempted to overturn it, having previously committed severe sexual abuse against his daughters, highlighting serious systemic failures.
Parenting
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Verdict expected on Wednesday in French mass child sex abuse case

"The public prosecutor has called for Le Scouarnec to be given a 20-year sentence and said two-thirds of that sentence must be served behind bars before potential parole."
France politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

NH to pay $2.25M to mother of 5-year-old killed by father

New Hampshire settles negligence lawsuit for $2.25 million related to Harmony Montgomery's murder.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Scituate preschool teacher arrested after slamming children into walls, officials say

A day care worker was arrested for multiple counts of assault and battery against children, raising serious concerns about child safety.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Just a normal family': Neighbors react to allegations of child torture at Victorville home

A Victorville family faces serious allegations of abusing and torturing six children in their home.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: $5 Million Utah Mansion Where Child Abuser Ruby Franke Was Arrested Is Back on the Market-Weeks After Pending Sale

The Utah mansion linked to Ruby Franke is up for sale again after previously pending status, amid her and her accomplice's child abuse case.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

SEPTA train conductor who allegedly tormented girl for years had been honored at job weeks earlier

Branndon Mosley, a train conductor praised for heroism, was arrested for severe abuse of an 11-year-old girl, which continued for years.
#foster-care
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 months ago

California foster children kept journals of strangulation, other abuse, DA says

A foster child's bravery in reporting abuse triggered an investigation that uncovered severe mistreatment by foster parents.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Southern California couple and their daughter charged with torture of 6 foster children

A Southern California family faces charges for years of severe abuse inflicted on six foster children.
The investigation began due to a tip from a child abuse hotline.
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 months ago

California foster children kept journals of strangulation, other abuse, DA says

A foster child's bravery in reporting abuse triggered an investigation that uncovered severe mistreatment by foster parents.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Foster children were tortured for up to 10 years inside Victorville home, authorities say

Six foster children were allegedly tortured by their foster parents in Victorville, with abuse reported to span at least ten years.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Former Long Island school custodian, 40, indicted on 113 charges for filming child sex abuse, sharing footage online

A former Long Island school custodian has been indicted for allegedly filming and sharing child sexual abuse material.
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

California family faces torture charges, accused of abusing kids in their care

After an extensive investigation conducted by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Crimes Against Children Unit, it is alleged that Kenneth and Tina Key, and their adult daughter subjected all six children (aged four - sixteen), to years of physical, emotional, and mental abuse.
SF parents
DC food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami man busted with more than a dozen child sex abuse videos, police say

A Miami man was arrested for possessing over a dozen child sexual abuse videos linked to his Dropbox account.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

New Jersey couple accused of forcing teen girl to live in dog crate in 'squalid' house of horrors

A New Jersey couple is accused of abusing a girl for seven years through confinement, physical violence, and sexual abuse.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

After 35 years, the Menendez brothers have a chance for parole. Was that the Netflix effect? | Zoe Williams

The impact of the documentary, Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?, highlighted the ongoing discourse surrounding the case, blending cultural interest with evolving understandings of abuse.
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