Minnesota prosecutors drop state sex charges against R. Kelly
Minnesota prosecutors drop state sex charges against R. Kelly, citing fact that federal convictions could keep him in prison for life. More
May 17, 2023
Child Abuse
Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
Sentencing of Alexis Avila: Baby in Dumpster Trial
Alexis Avila allegedly left her newborn, wrapped in a dirty blanket with its umbilical cord still attached, in a dumpster. More
May 1, 2023
Defense seeks plea for mom of 6-year-old accused of shooting teacher
An attorney representing Deja Taylor said his client had experienced mental health issues, which contributed to the shooting. More
April 14, 2023
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher posts bond after arrest
Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old boy who allegedly shot his teacher, has posted bond after being taken into custody. More
April 14, 2023
Mother of 6-year-old who shot Virginia teacher indicted
The child's mother was charged with child neglect and failing to secure a firearm in her home after her son allegedly shot his teacher. More
April 10, 2023
Man connected to Delphi murders pleads guilty in child porn case
Kegan Kline pleaded guilty to charges of child exploitation and child pornography in a Miami County courtroom. More
March 31, 2023
Couple accused of waterboarding kids, beating them with a wooden pole, strangulation
James and Tiana Kerner are accused of beating their kids with a wooden pole, waterboarding them, and strangulating them until they passed out. More
March 29, 2023
Police: 5-year-old found dead with sock in her mouth, 2 charged
Police said the 5-year-old victim was regularly hog-tied to a bed with rope and left with a sock in her mouth to stop her from stealing food. More
March 17, 2023
Couple pleads guilty to trying to light baby on fire at truck stop
Florida couple Lisbeth Collado and Jamie Avery are charged with allegedly lighting their one-year-old baby on fire at a New York State truck stop. More
March 15, 2023
‘Evil’ stepmom convicted in 8-year-old stepson’s freezing death
Angela Pollina was convicted of murder and other charges for forcing 8-year-old stepson to sleep in family's Long Island garage before he froze to death. More
March 14, 2023
Vermont bishop testifies against clergy reporting bill
Vermont bishop testified that the Catholic Church's rite of confession must remain confidential even if someone tells a priest a child has been abused. More
March 3, 2023
German ‘babysitter’ convicted in major child sex abuse case
Investigators said the man had documented the abuse of babies, children and teenagers, and shared videos and images of 'unimaginable brutality.' More
February 28, 2023
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor indicted in Nevada sex abuse case
Charges mount against “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse, who is accused of sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls. More
February 22, 2023
Idaho elementary school teacher allegedly abused preschool children
In Idaho, special ed teacher Kerry Black was placed on administrative leave based on allegations of abuse to preschool kids at Lincoln Elementary School. More
February 20, 2023
Chasing Horse charged with federal crimes in sex abuse probe
Judge set bail at $300K for former “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse, charged with sex abuse and trafficking of Indigenous women and girls. More
February 8, 2023
Two Indiana men sentenced to 60 years combined for child exploitation
INDIANAPOLIS (Scripps News Indianapolis) – Two Indianapolis men were sentenced to a combined 60 years in federal prison for their roles in the sexual exploitation of a child. Michael Ingram, 43, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child, conspiracy to sexually exploit children and distribution […] More
January 30, 2023
Las Vegas man sentenced to 24 years for child sexual exploitation
Las Vegas man Barry Allen Gabelman sentenced to 24 years and four months in prison for child sexual exploitation. More
January 30, 2023
Searchers for missing Oklahoma girl find remains of child
Alysia Adams later told investigators that Ivon Adams beat Athena Brownfield at about midnight Dec. 25, according to an affidavit. More
January 19, 2023
Mother convicted of killing 8-year-old son dies by suicide
Gigi Jordan, a nurse who had made millions as a medical entrepreneur, was charged with murder after her son's death in a Manhattan hotel room in February 2010. More
January 9, 2023
Daughter of MLB Hall of Famer accused of abandoning newborn in woods
Alexandra Eckersley allegedly told police, 'What do they tell you when a plane goes down? Save yourself first.' More
December 28, 2022
Porn site founder accused of sex trafficking caught in Spain
The women said they were plied with alcohol and marijuana before being rushed through signing a contract, which they weren't allowed to read. More
December 27, 2022
Ugandan court charges US couple in case of foster child
U.S. couple Mackenzie Spencer and Nicholas Spencer are charged with child trafficking involving a foster child in Uganda. More
December 22, 2022
Mom arrested for allegedly stabbing 10-year-old son, self
Colorado woman Susan Lucero was arrested after allegedly stabbing her 10-year-old son multiple times. Cops say she also stabbed herself multiple times. More
December 21, 2022
Mom admits to role in 2-year-old’s fentanyl death
Missouri mom Shelly Christine Vallejo admits to her role in the death of her 2-year-old son who died after a fentanyl overdose. More
December 21, 2022
6-year-old’s body found buried under floor, two adults arrested
Ashley Roland and Nathan Bridges were arrested after the 6-year-old's decomposing body was found buried underneath a hallway floor. More
December 20, 2022
FBI: Steep climb in teens targeted by online ‘sextortion’
The FBI sounded the alarm about an increase in teen boys targeted online and extorted for money after being tricked into sending sexually explicit photos. More
December 19, 2022
Doctor who reported unlicensed midwife Angela Hock testifies
Dr. Katherine Lessman insisted the outcome of the baby’s death spoke to defendant Angela Hock’s incompetence and negligence. More
December 14, 2022
Ex-CNN producer pleads guilty to child sex charge in deal
John Griffin met a woman on a website in 2020 and persuaded her to bring her 9-year-old daughter to his Vermont home for illegal sexual activity. More
December 14, 2022
Four Upstate N.Y. men arrested for sex crimes against children
4 upstate New York men -- Scott Wood, Jr., Domenic Licata, Matthew Koons and Leonard Sawyer -- were arrested for sex crimes against children. More
December 13, 2022
NE v. Angela Hock: Midwife Delivery Death Trial
Self-proclaimed midwife Angela Hock is facing negligent child abuse charges after a home-birth delivery went tragically wrong. More
December 9, 2022