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NEWSPennsylvania Man Convicted For Thousands Of Child Sex Crimes. He Was Just Sentenced To 3,000 Years In Prison.
A man in Pennsylvania was found guilty for thousands of child sex crimes. Officials just announced he was sentenced to 3,000 years in prison. NEWSOne Of The World’s Most Prolific Pedophile Priests Currently Jailed for Abusing 71 Victims Pleads Guilty To Another Historical Sex Crime
A former Australian priest convicted of sexually abusing more than 70 children plans to plead guilty to a new similar charge, authorities said. NEWSWeed At Age One? Florida Teen Babysitter Accused With Letting Toddler Smoke Pot
Video along the Florida Gulf Coast reportedly shows a one-year-old girl inhaling marijuana. The child's teenage babysitter charged with providing it, cops say. NEWSArizona Man Faked Own Death With The Help Of Acquaintance, Fled State To Get Out Of Child Molestation Charges: Police
A man in Arizona faked his own death in an attempt to get out of child molestation charges before getting caught in Indiana, according to authorities. NEWSDeath Of 18-Month-Old Michigan Boy Ruled Homicide. Now, Police Say Babysitter Charged With His Murder.
An 18-month-old boy died in Michigan after being found unresponsive. Now police say his death ruled a homicide and his babysitter charged with murder. NEWSSouth Carolina Man Arrested After 3-Month-Old Baby ‘Tortured,’ Died From Injuries That Were ‘No Doubt From Abuse,’ Coroner Says
A 3-month-old baby in South Carolina reportedly was 'tortured' and died from abuse, as officials say his father has been arrested in connection. NEWS6-Year-Old Boy Found Naked, Locked In Dog Cage In Northeast Philadelphia
Neighbors called police after finding a young boy naked and locked inside a dog cage while his mom was out, according to authorities. NEWSBabysitter Accused Of Breaking 18-Month-Old's Ribs Said He Pushed Baby Into Crib So He Could Smoke Pot In Peace, Cops Say
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after pushing an 18-month-old baby he was babysitting into a crib, causing broken ribs, collapsed lungs and other injuries. NEWSLas Vegas Man Accused Of Shaving Wife’s Hair, Using Nail Clippers To Injure Her Before Killing Her: Cops
A woman was found dead in Las Vegas and her husband has been accused of shaving her head and using nail clippers to injure her, according to authorities. NEWSIndiana Man Allegedly Bit 'Ungrateful' Newborn, Called Baby 'Evil' And ‘Little B****’ In Hospital: Officials
An Indiana man was arrested months after his 2-week-old baby was found suffering apparent bite marks all over her body, police said. NEWS‘Pure Torture’: Parents Accused Of Abusing 4-Month-Old Daughter Who Suffered Broken Bones, Seizures, Brain Bleed
A 4-month-old baby in Ohio suffered broken ribs, arms and brain bleeds. Now police say her parents have been arrested in connection to her injuries. NEWSMother Charged With Attempted Murder After 1-Hour-Old Baby Found Stuffed In Trash At California Gas Station: Cops
A 1-hour-old baby was found in the trash can at a California gas stations. Now, the mother has been arrested and charged attempted murder, police said. NEWSMissouri Women Accused Of 'Hogtying' 5-Year-Old To Futon, Stuffing Her Mouth With Sock For Stealing Food: Cops
Two women in Missouri arrested after "hogtying" a 5-year-old child to a futon and stuffing their mouth with a sock to stop them from stealing food, police said. NEWSFormer New Hampshire School Bus Driver Accused Of Kicking, Assaulting 'Vulnerable' Students With Disabilities
A former bus driver in New Hampshire has been accused of kicking, grabbing and assaulting multiple students with disabilities on her bus, police said. NEWSColorado Man Found Guilty Of Killing His Girlfriend’s 3-Year-Old Son
A jury convicted John Affourtit, 37, of first-degree murder of a victim under 12, child abuse causing death, and reckless endangerment. NEWSA Detroit Man Was Babysitting His Friend’s 1-Year-Old Girl. Police Say He Was Arrested After She Died From Abuse.
A Michigan man is facing a felony murder charge after a 1-year-old girl who was in his care died after she was abused, authorities said. NEWSA Babysitter Said She Took The Toddler She Was Watching For A Stroll. She's Now Charged With Murder, Cops Say.
A Colorado babysitter was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 23-month old girl she was watching last month, police said. NEWSBoyfriend of Utah TikTok Mom 'Scared For His Life' After She Attacks Him With Chairs During Heated Fight: Cops
A TikTok influencer was arrested in Utah after getting into an argument with her boyfriend and throwing a chair, which ended up hitting her 5-year-old daughter instead of him, police said. NEWSNorth Carolina Dad Accused Of Murder After Autopsy Reveals 5-Week-Old Girl Died Of Blunt Force Trauma: Sheriff
A 5-week-old baby girl died from blunt force trauma in North Carolina, and now her father has been charged with murder, authorities said. NEWSPhiladelphia Woman Arrested After Bruised Baby Girl In Her Care Found Dead In Bathtub, Police Say
A 3-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a bathtub. Now the Philadelphia woman taking care of the baby has been arrested for abusing her own kids. NEWSDad Convicted Of Killing Son, 6, Sodomized Him With Stick, Yanked Boy's Teeth Out With Pliers For Eating Cake
An Arkansas man who sodomized his 6-year-old son with a stick and yanked teeth for eating cake has been found guilty of the child's murder for the third time. NEWSAn 8-Year-Old North Carolina Girl Died In The Emergency Room. Now, Her Grandmother Is Accused Of Her Murder.
North Carolina grandmother was named legal guardian of her grandchildren. Now she is charged with murder of her 8-year-old granddaughter. NEWSFormer Music Director At Colorado Church Charged With Raping 13-Year-Old Student, Officials Say
A former music director at a Denver church has been charged with allegedly raping a 13-year-old student last spring, authorities said. NEWSSouth Carolina Woman, Her Newborn Son Found Dead In Home, Baby’s Father Accused Of Murder
A South Carolina man out on bond for attempted murder allegedly caused the death of a woman and their newborn son, authorities said. His charges include murder. NEWSPreschool Staff Member Arrested After Allegedly Pushing Child, Assaulting Another Student, Sheriff Says
A staff member at a Virginia preschool facility was arrested after she allegedly assaulted two children, officials said. Authorities said she pushed a child. NEWSBoyfriend Accused Of Killing Girlfriend’s 14-Month-Old Son Attends Graveside Memorial Service Days Before Arrest
A Mississippi man accused of abusing his girlfriend’s 14-month-old son and causing the toddler’s death attended a memorial service days before his arrest. NEWSShe Left Her Disabled Child At Home To Die So She Could Go Party. Now, She Will Never Hurt Another Child Again.
A mom in Texas left her disabled child at home to die so she could go party at a bar. Now, the mom will spend the rest of her life behind bars. NEWSDad Beat His Daughter After She Spent School Book Fair Money On Snacks: Report
A man in Texas is accused of beating his daughter after she spent money meant for a book fair on snacks, police said. The child had several injuries. NEWSNorth Carolina Woman Allegedly Attempted to Murder, Castrate Her Stepson, Sheriff Says
A North Carolina woman is accused of allegedly attempting to castrate and kill her stepson, who was treated for severe burns to his body, authorities said. NEWSAunt, Boyfriend Accused Of Child Torture After Her Niece, Nephew Found Suffering Extreme Trauma: Authorities
The aunt of two young children and her boyfriend are accused of beating and burning the minors over a period of several days, authorities said. NEWSMom Allegedly Threw Toddler Off Bridge Into Water Below, But Police Still Don't Know Why
A mom in Louisiana faces criminal charges after police said she threw her toddler off a bridge into the water. Police still don't have a motive in the case. NEWSWoman Tossed Her 3-Year-Old Nephew Into Lake Michigan Near Chicago's Navy Pier, Then Didn't Try To Help The Victim: Cops
A woman is accused of tossing her toddler nephew into Lake Michigan near Navy Pier. Chicago Police said the woman did not try and help the boy. NEWSSuspect Told A 10-Year-Old To Get Out Of The Car He Was Trying To Steal. As She Ran, He Hit Her With The Vehicle.
A man in Florida hit a 10-year-old child with the car he was trying to steal, according to a report. The suspect now faces child abuse and battery charges. NEWSDaycare Director Pushed And Pulled The Head And Neck Of Child She Tried To Put Down For Nap, Police Say
Florida police said they charged the owner of a daycare with child abuse after she physically harmed a child. She pushed and pulled the victim's head and neck. NEWSGeorgia Couple Accused Of Using Their Adopted Children To Make Homemade Porn Videos, Police Say
A Georgia couple faces charges after they allegedly made homemade child sexual abuse material with at least one of two adopted siblings, police say. NEWSParents Face Murder Charges After Their 5-Month-Old Dies, Sheriff Says
Two parents in Mississippi face murder charges after their infant died, police said. Investigators have not said what led to the baby's death. NEWSDaycare Director Accused Of Physically Assaulting Toddler Leaving Bruises And Scratches, Police Say
The director of a daycare in Mississippi was arrested and accused of assaulting a toddler. The victim had scratches and bruises to her face. NEWSRemains Of Burned Toddler Found In Oklahoma Home, Now 2 Adults Face Charges
Two adults face charges after the remains of a toddler were found burned and left in an Oklahoma home. Both face child abuse charges as well as other counts. NEWSMontana Man Arrested After Daughter Suffering Two Black Eyes Accuses Him Of Beating Her, Deputies Say
A father in Montana was arrested after his daughter was found unaccompanied and told officers he beat her, authorities said. He was booked into jail. NEWSWoman Ran Over Her 6-Year-Old Child During Domestic Dispute, Cops Say
A woman in Mississippi faces child abuse charges after running over her 6-year-old child in a domestic dispute, police said. The victim is being treated for injuries. NEWSCaregiver Accused Of Burning Toddler With Pot Used To Make Instant Ramen As A Form Of Punishment
A caregiver in Florida faces a child abuse charge after she allegedly used a hot pot to make ramen and then burned a child as a form of punishment. NEWSMom Refused To Seek Medical Care For Toddler Daughter So She Didn't Look Like An Abusive Parent: Report
Two people were arrested on child abuse charges after a toddler had multiple broken bones, police said. One said they didn't seek medical attention. NEWSOhio Grandparents Allegedly Complicit In ‘Unimaginable’ ‘Torture’ Of Their Daughter’s Stepson: Prosecutors
The parents of a woman in Ohio accused of abusing her stepson now face charges of child endangering and complicity in connection to the case, authorities said. CELEBRITY JUSTICE'Worst Cook' Winner Killed Her Daughter For Vomiting On Way To Church. Now, She'll Only Cook Prison Food.
A former winner of "Worst Cooks In America" will head to prison for killing her daughter after the child threw up on the way to a South Carolina church. NEWSFlorida Couple Allegedly Tried To Light Their Toddler On Fire At New York Truck Stop, Deputies Say
A Florida couple is accused of attempting to light their toddler on fire and injuring a second child while at a truck stop in New York, authorities said. NEWSPennsylvania Man Accused Of Raping 10-Year-Old Daughter Of His Girlfriend: Police
A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after he was accused of raping a 10-year-old girl while her mother was away, authorities said in a criminal complaint. NEWS'They seemed to be a caring, loving family': Mother, Grandmother Accused Of Starving Toddler To Death
A toddler was found dead in a North Carolina hotel room, and the child’s mother and grandmother are both under arrest in connection to the case. NEWSShe Found Her Baby's Need To Be Fed 'Annoying' So She Starved The Newborn: Report
A mom in Florida starved her child and abused the baby, police said. The suspect also told police she found her baby's need to be fed annoying. NEWSA Witness Tried To Leave WIth A Child For Treatment Of Alleged Abuse. That Is When The Mom Rammed Their Car.
A woman is accused of ramming her car where another person was trying to take the suspect's child to the hospital. The child was allegedly the victim of abuse. NEWS5-Month-Old Baby Dead From Abuse, Dad Arrested On Murder Charge, Cops Say
A dad in North Carolina faces a murder charge after police said abuse caused the death of his 5-month-old infant. He is being held in jail without bond.