Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
Timothy Hauschultz, charged with murder in the death of a 7-year-old in his care, faces trial after a judge refused to accept a plea deal. More
February 24, 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
A judge ordered that Kelli Bryant cannot have contact with the three kids she allegedly abandoned for years. More
February 21, 2025
Sheriff Michael Bouchard spoke to Vinnie about the Michigan kids left home alone for years. And: A jury has spoken in Zachary Hughes' murder case. More
February 20, 2025
Sheriff Michael Bouchard updated Vinnie Politan on the 3 Michigan kids left home alone for years in squalor by their mom, Kelli Bryant. More
February 20, 2025
A judge found Kelli Bryant presents a danger to the community after her arrest on charges she abandoned her young children for years. More
February 20, 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
Vinnie Politan reviews the evidence concerning Ron Logan that was excluded from the first trial, as Richard Allen's attorneys fight for a new trial. More
February 20, 2025
Kelli Bryant could face up to life in prison if convicted of child abuse charges after allegedly abandoning her three children for years. More
February 20, 2025
Deputies were called to the home to perform a welfare check and found the children — a 15-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old... More
February 19, 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
Judge Carol Erskine talks to Julie Grant about the 'despicable' motion filed in the Harmony Montgomery civil case. More
February 18, 2025
A judge granted Erin Strotman, a NICU nurse accused of abusing an infant, bond after she underwent a mental health evaluation. More
February 18, 2025
Angela Boswell testifies about her daughter’s traumatic upbringing in the punishment phase of Megan Boswell’s murder trial. More
February 13, 2025
During the sentencing phase of Megan Boswell's trial, defense attorney Gene Scott argues for parole, citing her unstable upbringing as a mitigating factor. More
February 13, 2025
Vinnie Politan examines the case against Zachary Hughes, highlighting his connection to the victim, Christina Parcell. More
February 13, 2025
Stephan Sterns did not appear at a hearing where his attorneys successfully petitioned a judge to postpone his trial on sex crimes charges. More
February 12, 2025
Megan Boswell's defense lawyer, Gene Scott, delivered his closing argument in her trial for the death of her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn. More
February 12, 2025
Amber Massengill, Assistant District Attorney, gives her closing argument during Megan Boswell's trial for the murder of her daughter, Evelyn. More
February 12, 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
Evidence in the case against Megan Boswell, who is accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn, and placing her in a trash can, is being... More
February 11, 2025
Prosecutors say Megan Boswell threw her 15-month old daughter’s body away like trash. The toddler had not been seen since Dec. 2019. More
February 10, 2025
Judge Belvin Perry, the trial judge for Casey Anthony, joins Court TV to compare her case with Megan Boswell's case. More
February 6, 2025
Interviews with Madeline Soto's friends are analyzed by Vinnie Politan, focusing on her behavior and the relationship between her and Stephan Sterns. More
February 6, 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
Vinnie Politan discusses the case against Laura Caron, the teacher who allegedly had a 13-year-old student's baby, as well as similar cases. More
January 21, 2025
After Ruby Franke pled guilty to child abuse, Vinnie Politan examines her life, relationships, and children. More
January 16, 2025
