Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
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
Ioannis Kaloidis represents Kimberly Sullivan, the woman accused of holding her stepson captive. He spoke to Court TV about her defense. More
April 3, 2025
Vinnie Politan discusses Ruby Franke's video vlogging, the new law aimed at protecting children, and Jodi Hildebrandt's role in the abuse of the Franke children. More
April 2, 2025
Photos show the inside of the Connecticut home where Kimberly Sullivan allegedly held her stepson captive for decades. More
April 2, 2025
Lawyer for Kimberly Sullivan, Connecticut woman accused of holding her stepson captive, spoke out after police released home interior photos. More
April 1, 2025
A man was allegedly confined to a tiny room by stepmom Kimberly Sullivan, who isolated him for decades. His biological mom spoke to Court TV. More
March 28, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan, who's accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years, appears in court for an arraignment. More
March 28, 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
The law gives adults a path to scrub content they were featured in as minors and requires parents to set aside money for kids featured... More
March 27, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan’s defense revealed their intention to plead not guilty to the charges during Wednesday's appearance. More
March 26, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive in their Connecticut home for more than 20 years. More
March 26, 2025
Jailhouse calls between Stephan Sterns and his parents were released. Sterns is accused in the death and sexual assault of Madeline Soto, 13. More
March 21, 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... More
March 15, 2025
The man told authorities his confinement began when he was about 11 years old. His stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, is facing charges. More
March 14, 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... 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... More
March 14, 2025
Sina Pili is accused of manslaughter, child endangerment and other charges related to the death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter. More
March 12, 2025
Social worker Sina Pili has been charged in connection with the death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter. More
March 12, 2025
Kelli Bryant has been charged with welfare fraud after she allegedly abandoned her young children at a house for years. More
March 12, 2025
Nurse Erin Strotman, accused of abusing a premature baby, faces new felony charges related to injuries of that child and two others. More
March 11, 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
Vinnie Politan examines the crime scenes, Stephan Stern's behavior, childhood, and emails and questions whether Jenn Soto is withholding information. More
March 10, 2025
Court TV Correspondent Cody Thomas breaks down the alarming video that allegedly shows detention officers facilitating teen fights. More
March 10, 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
Vinnie Politan investigates newly released evidence against Stephan Sterns for the murder of Madeline Soto. More
March 7, 2025
Tanya Zuvers, the mother of the three Skelton brothers who went missing in 2010, is asking a Michigan probate court to declare them legally dead. More
February 28, 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... More
February 26, 2025
