Childcare worker hit with 83 new child abuse offences
Joshua Dale Brown, a former Melbourne childcare worker, is charged with 83 new offences relating to alleged sexual abuse of infants and toddlers. Police identify four new alleged victims.
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New Orleans Church Settles Abuse Claims for $100m
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to a landmark $100 million settlement with 450 clergy abuse survivors, a pivotal step in a long-running bankruptcy case. Discover the details of the historic agreement.
Couple accused of torturing teen with forced water intake
A mother and her partner face aggravated child abuse charges after allegedly starving her 14-year-old son and forcing him to drink dangerous amounts of water. Read the shocking details.
Children suffer food poverty and stolen money in economic abuse
New research reveals a hidden crisis of economic abuse harming UK children, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and depriving families of essentials. Learn the signs and where to find support.
4 Million UK Children Affected by Economic Abuse
A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.
Sydney Men Charged in International Child Abuse Ring
Four Sydney men face charges for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material linked to a global network with ritualistic themes. Police seized thousands of videos. Read the full report.
Father gets 65 years for beating son to death
An Indiana father is sentenced to at least 65 years for the murder of his six-year-old son, Justin. Read the full story of this tragic case of child abuse.
Boy, 12, died after 'torture' by adoptive parents, court hears
A 12-year-old boy's final moments were spent screaming and vomiting in a locked basement while his prospective adoptive mothers allegedly watched him die on camera. Read the harrowing court details.
Girl, 10, sexually abused and killed as mother watched
Horrific 2018 case reveals Victoria Martens was sexually abused, killed and dismembered on her birthday while her mother watched. Three perpetrators sentenced.
SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.
Young adults miss economic abuse warning signs
A new survey reveals young adults are less likely to spot economic abuse red flags. Learn the warning signs and how a new campaign aims to raise awareness across all generations.
Three in 80s arrested over Bradford care home abuse
Three people in their 80s arrested over non-recent child sex abuse at Bradford care homes. Police urge victims to come forward. Report via 101 or live chat.
Boy, 12, died after torture by adoptive couple
A 12-year-old boy's final moments involved screaming in a locked basement before his death, a Canadian court hears. The lesbian couple accused of his murder have pleaded not guilty.
Schoolgirl, 11, 'starved' before death in Connecticut
An 11-year-old girl, Jacqueline 'Mimi' Torres-Garcia, died from starvation after being restrained with zip ties. Her body was found a year later in a plastic bin, sparking a murder investigation.
Sara Sharif: Council Failures in Preventable Murder
A damning report reveals Sara Sharif's murder was preventable after safeguarding services missed 15 warnings. Surrey County Council apologises for catastrophic failings.
Mother accused of starving 11-year-old daughter to death
Connecticut girl Jacqueline Torres-Garcia was starved for weeks before her death in a case that has shocked police and prompted scrutiny of child protection systems.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Lesbian Couple Accused of Torturing Adopted Sons
A 13-year-old boy testifies how his adoptive mothers allegedly tortured him and his brother for years before one died from starvation. Read the shocking court details.
Medomsley: 2,000+ Young Men Abused in Scandal
Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.
Child killer loses appeal against life sentence
Thomas Dunn's conviction for murdering Alex Malcolm upheld as judges dismiss appeal. The 29-year-old must serve minimum 24-year sentence for horrific child killing that shocked the nation.
Police reopen hundreds of historic child abuse cases
In an unprecedented nationwide operation, police forces are re-examining hundreds of previously closed child abuse investigations across England and Wales, raising serious questions about past safeguarding failures.
The Lost Boys of Mercury: Church Abuse Documentary Exposes Scars
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of Catholic school abuse in Scotland, uncovering institutional failures and the enduring search for justice.
Teacher rapist jailed for drowning partner's daughter
A predatory teacher who systematically abused his partner's young daughter before drowning her in the bath has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a case that has horrified the nation.
Halloween Candy Killer Gets Life for Son's Murder
A Pennsylvania father has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the horrific murder of his 11-year-old son, whose body was discovered on Halloween night in 2022.
New Orleans Catholic Church Abuse Survivors Confront Archbishop
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
Buddhist monk guilty of child sex abuse in Melbourne temple
A senior Buddhist monk at a Melbourne temple has been convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences, with victims as young as five years old suffering systematic abuse over several years.
Parents guilty of murdering three-month-old baby son
A mother and father face life sentences after being convicted of murdering their three-month-old baby boy who suffered catastrophic injuries including 41 rib fractures and multiple broken bones.
Child sex abuse inquiry: 3 years on, justice delayed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark child sex abuse inquiry faces mounting criticism over delays and survivor treatment as crucial hearings remain incomplete.
Paedophile police informant jailed for 14 years
A predatory paedophile who sexually abused a young boy before becoming a police informant has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars in a shocking case that raises serious questions about police informant vetting procedures.
Lola's father dies of broken heart after daughter's murder
The tormented father of 12-year-old Lola, who was brutally murdered in France, has died from overwhelming grief just months after his wife's passing, as family demands life sentence for Algerian-born killer.
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