Tag: Crimes against children
Boy Scouts victims committee says claims worth $103 billion
<p>DOVER, Del. — The official committee representing child sex abuse victims in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy is asking a judge for permission...
Police: Teacher offered $200 for sex with 2-year-old
<p>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida school district fired a teacher shortly after a law enforcement report was released Monday saying he offered to...
Couple accused of concealing girl’s body charged with murder
PHOENIX — A murder charge has been filed against a couple jailed on charges of child abuse and concealing skeletal remains of their adopted...
Alabama Shakes drummer says he’s innocent of abuse charge
HUNTSVILLE ,Ala. — The drummer for Grammy Award-winning rock band Alabama Shakes says he is innocent of child abuse charges filed against him, his...
Gaetz sex probe suddenly threatens a speedy Washington rise
WASHINGTON — Compared with most congressional newbies, it didn't take Rep. Matt Gaetz long. Phone calls from the president. Rides aboard Air Force One....
Couple accused of concealing girl’s body charged with murder
<p>PHOENIX — A murder charge has been filed against a couple jailed on charges of child abuse and concealing skeletal remains of their adopted...
Alabama Shakes drummer says he’s innocent of abuse charge
<p>HUNTSVILLE ,Ala. — The drummer for Grammy Award-winning rock band Alabama Shakes says he is innocent of child abuse charges filed against him, his...
Gaetz sex probe suddenly threatens a speedy Washington rise
<p>WASHINGTON — Compared with most congressional newbies, it didn't take Rep. Matt Gaetz long. Phone calls from the president. Rides aboard Air Force One....
Ex-youth center intern says she was told to destroy notes
CONCORD, N.H. — A former intern at New Hampshire’s youth detention center says a supervisor suggested she destroy her notes and lie about a...
Officials: Elementary teacher solicited sex with 2-year-old
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida elementary school teacher is facing charges alleging he solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and...