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January 31, 2005
Father faces charges of child abuse
A father whose alleged abuse forced six children into foster care faces child sex abuse charges and could lose custody of his remaining four children. Next month, Edwin Sevrence, 44, goes on trial in Washoe District Court on allegations he... read more...Posted by Nealus at 10:38 PM | Comments (0)
Fans, foes and media mass as "King of Pop" child molestation trial begins
SANTA MARIA, California : The faded "King of Pop," Michael Jackson braced Monday for a showdown with destiny, as his child molestation trial was set to kick off under an extraordinary media glare. Jury selection in the trial of arguably... read more...Posted by Nealus at 10:34 PM | Comments (0)
Man convicted of sexual abuse of child
Rapid City -- South Dakota A Mission man was convicted on six counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child and one count of simple assault after a federal jury trial in Pierre earlier this month. Roy B. One Star,... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:37 PM | Comments (0)
January 30, 2005
A star at bay
It's the celebrity trial to top them all - the fading King of Pop defending charges that he molested a young and seriously ill boy. Can justice be done when media attention threatens to turn the case into a circus?... read more...Posted by Nealus at 06:13 PM | Comments (0)
January 29, 2005
Center hopes film helps break the silence
He was in second grade, about 7 years old, when he tried to speak out. Scott Trobec drew a picture, depicting a male relative as a smiling devil holding a knife and showed it to his mother. Upset, she brought... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:25 PM | Comments (0)
January 28, 2005
Tactics of sex abuse change
The arrest of a Cary computer programmer on charges of manufacturing child pornography and publishing it on the Internet reveals that society still wrestles with the complexities that arise from the sexual abuse of children. Even though more people are... read more...Posted by Nealus at 06:30 PM | Comments (0)
Details of the charges child abuse against Michael Jackson
LOS ANGELES, Jan 27 (AFP) - Superstar Michael Jackson will go on trial Monday, charged under a 10-count indictment accusing him of child molestation and conspiracy that could send him to jail for up to 20 years. The 46-year-old "King... read more...Posted by Nealus at 06:24 PM | Comments (0)
Global site fights child abuse
A new international Web site developed by a global alliance of law enforcement agencies was launched this week to try and prevent individuals from committing child abuse online. The new site, www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com, was led by the United Kingdom's National Crime... read more...Posted by Nealus at 06:18 PM | Comments (0)
January 27, 2005
Parents tried to warn school about guard
By Christian M. Wade -- Times Herald-Record Slate Hill – Three years ago, a group of parents met with Minisink Valley school officials to complain about a middle school security guard who was getting too friendly with teenage girls on... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:44 PM | Comments (0)
Child molester recorded his abuse
SOUTH AFRICA Court views video of sex fiend January 27, 2005 A high court judge and officials yesterday viewed in camera a video recording of the abuse of an 8-year-old girl filmed by self-confessed child molester Alan Keith Pyle, 47.... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:23 PM | Comments (0)
Girl says she told school of teacher's sex abuse
A day after school officials in Berwyn said years-old student complaints against a music teacher did not involve sexual abuse claims, one of his alleged victims came forward to dispute that Wednesday, saying she wrote a letter detailing being taped... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:01 PM | Comments (0)
January 26, 2005
Children urged to report online paedophiles to police
Britain Children urged to report online paedophiles to police By Chris Johnston, Times Online A new website intended to snare online paedophiles anywhere in the world has been launched today. The virtualglobaltaskforce.com site will act as a first central point... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:47 PM | Comments (0)
Child abuse/neglect can be more common than you think
By Officer Laurence Rotondi Recently over the years, alarming statistics have come out about sexual child abuse and neglect. Sexual abuse is one of the most traumatic injuries a child can suffer. Most children never tell anyone about what has... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:02 PM | Comments (0)
January 25, 2005
Jury selection to begin in multiple murder and sexual abuse case
FRESNO, Calif. - Jury selection begins Tuesday in the multiple murder trial of Marcus Wesson, a domineering patriarch who allegedly controlled his family with religious teachings, incest and threats of mass suicide. Wesson, 57, was the only one to emerge... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:46 PM | Comments (0)
Healthy Kids: Keep watch over kids to prevent exploitation
Recent headlines highlighting the sexual exploitation of local children surprised and troubled both parents and the most case-hardened professionals. How can children in our midst be enticed so easily into a world of prostitution, drugs and violence? Unfortunately, the story... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:16 PM | Comments (0)
Judge Sets Bond For Former Fugitive Accused Of Molesting Child
Police Arrest Daniel Farinholt After Nearly 3-Year Search LOS ANGELES -- A judge Monday set bond at $500,000 for the man accused of molesting a child and hiding from authorities for nearly three years. Daniel Farinholt remains in Orange County... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:32 PM | Comments (0)
January 24, 2005
Deal exposes dark chapter from De La Salle's history
Alleged molestations have left lasting scars Bill Lopes was Mr. Popular, the homecoming queen's escort and a football star in the days before De La Salle High School became synonymous with gridiron glory. Chris Barbour loved the outdoors and country... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:01 PM | Comments (0)
Shanley trial underscores complexities of sex-abuse cases
The priest has had many accusers, but now only one whose case is in court - complicating a high-profile drama. BOSTON – Opening statements in the trial of Paul Shanley are set to begin Monday - advancing an epic in... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:55 PM | Comments (0)
Revenge of a son on cult of free love
WHEN Ricky Rodriguez was a boy he was revered as a prince and future prophet of the free-love cult the Children of God. He was also sexually abused by cult members with the encouragement of his mother and stepfather. Earlier... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:48 PM | Comments (0)
January 22, 2005
National Internet child pornography tip-line to be launched
Canadian Press Ottawa — A national tip-line for reporting on-line child sexual exploitation will be officially launched Monday, almost two years after the federal Liberals promised a strategy to counter Internet crimes against children. The project grew out of an... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:03 PM | Comments (0)
Child abuse: how to prevent it
Sexual predators may come disguised as neighbors, friends or even relatives, and parents should discuss the "what-ifs" with their children. "There are many 'good touch, bad touch situations out there,' said Iron County District Attorney Marty Lipske. "You should discuss... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:59 PM | Comments (0)
Seneca County man charged with sexually abusing 6-year-old girl
A Seneca County man is behind bars charged with sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl. The Seneca County Sheriff’s Department says 39-year-old John Mead abused the girl at a home in the Village of Waterloo. Mead is charged with 64 counts... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:56 PM | Comments (0)
Pasadena man charged in rape, abuse of girl
UNION BRIDGE - An Anne Arundel man was arrested Thursday and charged with raping a Union Bridge girl, Carroll County authorities said yesterday. Richard Alan Katsaros, 39, of the 600 block of 205th St. in Pasadena was charged with one... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:51 PM | Comments (0)
MAN CHARGED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD
A 49-year-old Wichita Falls man is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, and police say possibly several more children. Welden Clark Pierce had bond of $100,000 set on the charge. Police say an 18-year-old girl told them she... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:42 PM | Comments (0)
Jackson Jurors to Hear Abuse Expert
Judge in the singer's molestation case grants a prosecution motion to permit testimony on the behavior of victims of sexual abuse. SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The prosecution in the molestation case against pop star Michael Jackson will be allowed to... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:35 PM | Comments (0)
January 17, 2005
Punishment for paedophiles must fit society's outrage
We do not take child abuse seriously, and we are not alone. Trawl through the sentences handed out across the world to child rapists and you will struggle to find many that touch double figures. Video yourself raping a baby?... read more...Posted by Nealus at 09:01 PM | Comments (0)
Jacko accuser details sexual abuse
The teenage boy who accused Michael Jackson of sex abuse told a grand jury in graphic detail how the star allegedly fondled him, according to extracts of his testimony obtained by ABC television. The US broadcaster on Thursday cited transcripts... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:48 PM | Comments (0)
Ex-sect members fear new violence - They worry about more suicides -- 'dropping like flies'
San Diego -- Former members of an international evangelical sect rocked by the murder-suicide of two leading members said Sunday that more violence may be in the offing for the troubled Children of God. Many young people who say they... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:43 PM | Comments (0)
January 14, 2005
Dayton plea deal costs a career
Cop didn't report child-abuse charge A former Dayton police sergeant has agreed to plead guilty to charges that will cost him not only his job but his career. Raleigh Barnett, 42, was scheduled to plead guilty this morning to official... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:23 PM | Comments (0)
Child abuser wins bid for new trial
Pohatcong Township man completed sentence for sex offenses in 1997. BELVIDERE -- A Warren County man who drew an 8-year sentence after his 1997 child-abuse conviction has won his bid for a new trial. Allan Richard Bray, 57, of Pohatcong... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:50 PM | Comments (0)
Reno man convicted of sexually assault, abuse of daughter
RENO, Nev. A 42-year-old Reno man has been convicted of sexually assaulting and abusing his seven-year-old daughter. A Washoe County district court jury found Roberto Gonzalez guilty today of two counts of sexual assault on a child and one count... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:37 PM | Comments (0)
January 11, 2005
Subject of 28-year-old sex-abuse case dies
Man's wife still faces prosecution related to her stepdaughter The book was quietly closed on one half of a 28-year-old sexual-assault investigation last week with the death of a Lafayette man who had been charged in the case. Lawrence Dillard,... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:04 PM | Comments (0)
Allentown man gets prison for sexual abuse of girls
He must serve 9-24 years for 'absolutely despicable' crimes. An Allentown man who committed what a judge called ''absolutely despicable'' crimes of cruelty on two children was sentenced Monday to nine to 24 years in state prison. Lehigh County Judge... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:50 PM | Comments (0)
Diocese, state head to court
MANCHESTER, NH — The state and Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester yesterday said the agreement they reached in 2002 is valid and should be enforced, although they remain at odds over how the diocese's child protection policies and procedures... read more...Posted by Nealus at 06:39 PM | Comments (0)
January 10, 2005
How to protect children in the tsunami zone
Keeping Children Safe from Exploitation Requires Action Now, UNICEF Says - Measures to protect children in the Tsunami zone from exploitation, abuse, and criminal trafficking are needed immediately to prevent them from slipping between the cracks, UNICEF said today, outlining... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:23 AM | Comments (0)
January 07, 2005
Orphaned children face a new nightmare of abuse
This tragedy has brought out the best and worst in people, writes Valerie Lawson. It is not the number that resonates, but the images. Aid organisations talk of 1.5 million children dead, orphaned or made homeless in the tsunami disaster.... read more...Posted by Nealus at 09:10 PM | Comments (0)
Urgent action vital to protect children affected by tsunami
Child victims of the devastating Asian Tsunami will be at greater risk of disease, sexual and physical abuse and prolonged family separation if child protection measures are not urgently considered in the initial humanitarian response. The warning from international aid... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:12 PM | Comments (0)
Cases of child abuse emerge from camps
Having climbed to higher ground as the wave pounded in, Madusha Lakmali thought everything would be all right. Little did she know that evading the tsunami was just the start of her terrifying, week-long ordeal. Next came homelessness, rejection and... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:05 PM | Comments (0)
Fears of tsunami child abductions mount
HAMBURG - With UNICEF estimating that 1.5 million children have been affected by the tsunami disaster, German relief agencies have expressed growing fears that child traffickers have been moving into the devastated area around the Indian Ocean's coastal rim. Children... read more...Posted by Nealus at 11:48 AM | Comments (0)
