Child Abuse

Lindsay Clancy appeared remotely as the court debates psych records, interview notes, and delays her murder trial to February 2026. More

May 28, 2025

The state of NH reached a settlement with Crystal Sorey, who had accused social workers of ignoring signs Harmony was being abused. More

May 28, 2025

Detectives testified to disturbing conditions Kelli Bryant's children were found in, while her nails and hair were always done. More

May 19, 2025

Erin Strotman, accused of abusing multiple babies in a Virginia NICU, remains free on bond following new charges. More

April 24, 2025

The man who says he was held captive in his home for 20 years said he recently celebrated his first-ever birthday party at 32. More

April 15, 2025

Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years, but her attorney says the alleged victim isn't credible. More

April 4, 2025

On Friday, Kimberly Sullivan pleaded not guilty to the charges. She's accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years. More

March 28, 2025

The Franke children were featured prominently in videos posted up to five times a week to an audience of 2.5 million in 2010. More

March 27, 2025

Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive in their Connecticut home for more than 20 years. More

March 26, 2025

Prosecutors have requested a judge revoke Kelli Bryant's communication privileges after she allegedly contacted her kids' caregiver. More

March 17, 2025

This episode features a hearing for Lori Daybell which she chooses to represent herself in her upcoming trial for the murder of her ex-husband, Charles Vallow. More

March 15, 2025

The 32-year-old man told police he set fire to his room to escape, claiming Kimberly Sullivan has held him captive since he was 11 years old. More

March 14, 2025

Vinnie Politan examines the tragic case against Kelli Bryant, who is charged with child abuse for abandoning her three children in a home for several years. More

March 14, 2025

Kelli Bryant is facing charges of welfare fraud, in addition to the counts of child abuse for allegedly abandoning her kids in a filthy home. More

March 11, 2025

A grand jury returned six indictments against Erin Strotman on Monday. Strotman is now accused of abusing three babies. More

March 11, 2025

Thirty officers at a juvenile detention facility in Southern California have been charged for their role in facilitating 'gladiator fights.' More

March 10, 2025

In an interview with GMA, Kevin and Chad Franke said everything changed in their household once Ruby hired Jodi Hildebrandt. More

February 26, 2025

After refusing to accept a plea agreement in Timothy Hauschultz's trial, Judge Jerilyn Dietz denied a motion to reconsider and to recuse. More

February 24, 2025

Kelli Bryant, who allegedly abandoned her kids for years and left them living alone was given a $250M cash bond during her arraignment. More

February 20, 2025

In an amended lawsuit, Crystal Sorey alleges that DCYF failed to respond to nearly 20 reports of abuse involving Harmony Montgomery. More

February 18, 2025

The oldest sibling said they had been abandoned by their mother in 2020 or 2021, surviving on one prepared food dropped off weekly. More

February 18, 2025

Erin Strotman was given a $25,000 secured bond as she awaits trial on charges she abused an infant at the hospital where she worked. More

February 12, 2025

The judge agreed to postpone Stephan Sterns' trial on sex abuse charges until the spring because the defense has yet to view key evidence. More

February 12, 2025

Graphic Content Warning: The following story includes graphic evidence photos from the murder trial of Megan Boswell. Viewer discretion is advised. More

February 11, 2025

Former NICU nurse Erin Strotman is accused of causing multiple fractures to at least one child at the Virginia hospital where she worked. More

January 24, 2025

The judge emphasized his responsibility to protect both Erin Strotman and the community when denying bond. More

January 14, 2025

Nurse Erin Strotman was arrested on Jan. 2 and charged with felony counts of malicious wounding and child abuse. More

January 13, 2025

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is weighing a request from a media company for the audio of Harmony Montgomery's custody hearing. More

January 6, 2025

Charles and Matthew Edmonson admit guilt in abuse and torture of their 5 adopted sons whose living conditions were described as dungeon like. More

December 30, 2024

From Sarah Boone to Robert Telles, Ethan Crumbley's Parents to Christopher Gregor, Court TV is looking back at the wildest cases of 2024. More

December 27, 2024