Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
Shanda Vander Ark, the mom accused in the torture and death of her special needs teen son, will not be in court today due to... More
December 15, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark told the jury that her older son was behind the abuse that led to the death of her son with special needs. More
December 15, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark took the stand in her own defense, blaming her son Paul for much of the abuse that led to her other son's... More
December 14, 2023
During her testimony, Shanda Vander Ark claimed to suffer from various conditions that led to her losing her memory. More
December 14, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark and her son, Paul Ferguson's, testimony offer insight into what the family dynamics were like in the home. More
December 14, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark became violently ill during cross-examination after she was shown a photo of her son, whom she's accused of killing. More
December 14, 2023
Court TV's Ashley Willcott applauds the professionalism of attorneys on both sides in MI v. Shana Vander Ark in light of the awful facts. More
December 14, 2023
On the stand, Jacorey Taylor says he was sitting in the backseat when Brice Rhodes killed Chris Jones, then decided to kill Larry Ordway and... More
December 14, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark is questioned on cross-examination about why she suggested her special needs son's brother drip hot sauce on his genitals. More
December 14, 2023
Prosecutor compares Shanda Vander Ark's special needs child's accommodations to a dog crate; the boy didn't have a bed, mattress or blanket. More
December 14, 2023
Vander Ark's special needs son was allegedly fed hot sauce that was so extremely hot that it had to be bought online and had a... More
December 14, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark took the stand in her own defense. She spoke about getting custody of her son and the financial burden of caring for... More
December 14, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark's surviving son told jurors that punishments his mom made him give his brother included ice baths and starvation. More
December 14, 2023
Prosecutors say disturbing text messages between Shanda Vander Ark and her son reveal the torture her teenage son endured before his death. More
December 13, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark is accused of severely abusing her teenage son with special needs, who was in an ice bath for 9 hours before he... More
December 13, 2023
Paul said he'd have done anything to make his mom happy. When asked if he loved his brother, Paul said, "I suppose I didn't love... More
December 13, 2023
Paul Ferguson said his mom, Shanda Van Der Ark, made him lock up his brother's food, keep him from taking medicine, and give him ice... More
December 13, 2023
The first officer on the scene said Timothy Ferguson's body was skin and bones. His mother said he had stopped eating on his own. More
December 13, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark had a panic attack when text messages between she and her son, Paul, were read aloud. Court took a brief recess. More
December 13, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark's lawyer delivers his open. His client faces chilling allegations related to the death of her special needs teen son. More
December 13, 2023
Prosecutor delivers open in case against Shanda Vander Ark, who faces charges including murder and child abuse in special needs son's death. More
December 13, 2023
Jury selection begins Tuesday for Shanda Vander Ark, accused of abusing and killing her 15-year-old son with special needs. More
December 11, 2023
Tracy Ferriter was not in court as her attorney asked a judge to be allowed to withdraw from her case, citing 'irreconcilable differences.' More
December 8, 2023
After Kevin Franke filed for divorce from YouTube star Ruby Franke, his attorney said that their marriage counselor forced him from the house. More
December 6, 2023
The attorney representing Kevin Franke talks about the disturbing dynamics that led him to file for divorce from YouTube star Ruby Franke. More
December 5, 2023
Tracy Ferriter, who is accused of locking her adopted son in a box in the garage, is due in court for an indigency hearing on... More
December 4, 2023
Vinnie Politan talks about two alleged job offers Tim Ferriter cited when asking the judge to release him from jail. More
December 4, 2023
A manhunt has ended in tragedy for the Idaho father wanted for the disappearance of a 10-month-old boy who was taken from his home after... More
December 4, 2023
Tim Ferriter is trying to get out on bond pending an appeal, but he filed a false document with the court regarding an alleged job... More
December 1, 2023
Mazda said Tim Ferriter's offer letter was a forgery. Ferriter's attorney tells Court TV they believed the offer was made in good faith. More
November 30, 2023
