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May 31, 2005
Outrage follows cop child abuse sentence
TAUNTON — Taunton police officer David Smith walked into Taunton District Court 10 months ago, facing charges of molesting his adoptive daughter. He walked out earlier this month an ex-cop but a free man, despite admitting he assaulted the child... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:52 PM | Comments (1)
Jury urges prison term in abuse case
A Clay County jury is recommending that a former foster parent in Claycomo spend 97 years in prison for eight counts of sodomy, child molestation and felony child abuse. The jury, which heard testimony last week, deliberated on the charges... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:31 PM | Comments (0)
May 29, 2005
Girl relishes fresh start after adoptive dad's abuse
"My jerk." That's what she usually calls him. Or sometimes just "it." Either name seems appropriate, considering the damage he's done to her. Mea is 12 and living with her adoptive mother in another state, where she makes straight A's,... read more...Posted by Nealus at 11:24 AM | Comments (0)
May 25, 2005
New Service Provides Sex Offender Alerts
SAN FRANCISCO - People can now get "sex offender movement alerts" sent to their e-mail, cell phones and other Internet-enabled devices when sex offenders update their addresses with authorities in three states. Houston-based SCAN USA, which already provides information about... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:55 PM | Comments (0)
May 24, 2005
Pastor and wife arrested in child sex ring
Church sex abuse case may involve 24 children Louisiana pastor arrested and charged with child rape Police have arrested the pastor of a defunct church in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, his wife and six former congregants in a sexual abuse case involving... read more...Posted by Nealus at 06:34 PM | Comments (0)
May 20, 2005
4 jailed on suspicion of child sex abuse
PONCHATOULA, La. - A minister and members of his "cult-like" following are suspected of sexually molesting as many as two dozen children - as well as dogs and cats - at their church, authorities say. So far, four adults -... read more...Posted by Nealus at 11:11 AM | Comments (0)
Imprisoned priest formally dismissed from clergy
ST. LOUIS - A Roman Catholic priest who has opted to stay imprisoned while authorities challenge a court's tossing out of his convictions of sexual misconduct involving boys has been formally dismissed from the clergy, the Archdiocese of St. Louis... read more...Posted by Nealus at 11:02 AM | Comments (0)
Boys, too, suffer long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse
Children of both genders are frequently victims of sexual abuse, and the long-term consequences are nearly identical in men and women, according to a broad-based new report in the June 2005 issue of American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Among participants... read more...Posted by Nealus at 10:46 AM | Comments (0)
May 19, 2005
Jackson Witness Testifies on Inaccuracies
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The mother of Michael Jackson's accuser complained that she and her children were being kept away from the pop star during the time period prosecutors say one of her sons was being molested, a witness testified... read more...Posted by Nealus at 09:08 PM | Comments (0)
May 17, 2005
Amber Alert issued after 3 bodies found
Alert issued for two children COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho -- Three people were found slain in a home, and an Amber Alert was issued Tuesday for two children who live there, authorities said. Authorities were called about 6:15 p.m. Monday by... read more...Posted by Nealus at 04:58 PM | Comments (0)
Man accused of raping child
PEEKSKILL — A 68-year-old city man surrendered to police yesterday to face charges that he sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl, building her trust over a three-year period that started out with fondling and ended with rape. Richard Bell, owner and... read more...Posted by Nealus at 04:26 PM | Comments (0)
Sexual Abuse Victim Arrested For Possessing Child Pornography
A man who was sexually abused by a Rochester priest as a teenager has recently been arrested and accused of possessing child pornography. There are also indications that the case may be tied to the arrest of another Rochester priest,... read more...Posted by Nealus at 04:10 PM | Comments (0)
Abusing children only escalates cycle of pain
It was always the eyes that gave them away as victims of child abuse. There was something there - a ghost of fear, shadows of uncertainty, or sometimes the "nobody here" flat refusal to show or feel anything. I remember... read more...Posted by Nealus at 03:56 PM | Comments (0)
May 14, 2005
Sexual abuse is a life sentence
Regarding "Some sex offenders get to quit probation". The effects of childhood sexual abuse last a lifetime. Ask any adult who has experienced childhood sexual abuse, and they will immediately feel the pain and vulnerability of having been abused as... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:56 PM | Comments (0)
Oaklyn man sentenced to 35 years for sex assault on 5 girls
The youngest of Charles Walker's five victims sat in a courtroom in Camden yesterday with her feet barely touching the floor, her hands clutching a white stuffed rabbit, and described the effects of being sexually abused. "I was just a... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:50 PM | Comments (0)
Families of molested boys file suit against Livermore
The families of five young boys molested by their former gymnastics coach have filed suit against the city of Livermore, contending that a police detective was negligent in his investigation of an early molestation claim lodged against the now-imprisoned man.... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:38 PM | Comments (0)
Internet porn victim safe
Girl's suspected abuser -- and adopted father -- in prison A young girl seen on child pornography Web sites has been found and is safe, an FBI spokesman told CNN Friday. And her suspected abuser is already in a federal... read more...Posted by Nealus at 11:23 AM | Comments (0)
May 13, 2005
3 Adults Arrested For Child Pornography In Council Bluffs
Two Girls Allegedly Were Forced To Take Naked Photos COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa -- A sex offender and a married couple are under arrest in Council Bluffs accused of possessing child pornography. Council Bluffs police said a 10-year-old and an 11-year-old... read more...Posted by Nealus at 05:34 PM | Comments (0)
American culture in sexual chaos
Truth, at least sometimes, is sighted in the juxtapositions. So it seemed last week when the ongoing saga of Pastor Ken Hutcherson's efforts to lobby Microsoft against civil rights for gay and lesbian people bumped up against the sad story... read more...Posted by Nealus at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)
Palmyra store co-owner faces child porn charges
PALMYRA - Federal agents have arrested the co-owner of a hobby and game shop and charged him with trading child pornography over the Internet with a California man. Jeffrey Yingst, 39, co-owner of Pastimes on the Square, was arrested Wednesday... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:32 PM | Comments (0)
Woman in paedophilia network ‘abused own daughter’
A WOMAN accused of being the “treasurer” of a French paedophilia network testified she was forced under threat to watch scenes of child abuse at her home, and admitted abusing her own daughter. The defendant, identified only as 32-year-old Patricia... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:19 PM | Comments (0)
May 11, 2005
A Glimpse at the Mind of a Pedophile
A former priest who served under Mahony in the Stockton Diocese describes his ploys. In a chillingly frank account, a former Roman Catholic priest, promoted 20 years ago by Roger M. Mahony, recently described his decades-long career as a pedophile,... read more...Posted by Nealus at 04:07 PM | Comments (0)
Marana Mom Pleads Guilty to Negligent Child Abuse of Daughter Molested by Dad
On Tuesday, Denise Sabin admitted her guilt in not reporting her husband Ricky Lee's sexual molestation of their 16 year-old daughter Katie, who committed suicide on April 30th of last year. Denise Sabin said that the suicide stemmed from years... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:57 PM | Comments (0)
May 10, 2005
Ex-priest ordered to pay $1.8 million in abuse trial
The penalty against James Janssen is the first of its kind in Iowa. Defrocked priest James Janssen was ordered Monday to pay $1.8 million in damages to his nephew, which makes him one of half a dozen priests nationwide who... read more...Posted by Nealus at 10:04 PM | Comments (0)
DELHI — Two men accused of child sexual abuse were sentenced to prison terms in Delaware County Court on Monday.
DELHI — Two men accused of child sexual abuse were sentenced to prison terms in Delaware County Court on Monday. Dumitru Oanta, 56, of Hancock was found guilty of first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sexual abuse March 31 after a... read more...Posted by Nealus at 09:34 PM | Comments (0)
Ultimate confession of late pastor's sins
FREMONT — THE RUMORS SWIRLED around Holy Spirit parish for years, blasphemous, unthinkable and largely ignored. Monsignor Vincent Ignatius Breen had a shady reputation that emerged in snatches and whispers. For much of his 29-year tenure at the church and... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:44 AM | Comments (0)
May 08, 2005
Child-rapist gets prison sentence
SPRINGFIELD - The little girl was 9 years old when Walter Ramos of Holyoke began forcibly raping her and threatening her and her mother with death if she reported it. At age 13, in October 2003, the girl had had... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:36 PM | Comments (0)
Stepfather in fatal fire case to remain in custody
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The stepfather of a girl charged with setting a fire that killed two children will remain in jail pending his trial for sexual exploitation of children and possession child pornography. Brian Street, 39, of Griswold,... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:24 PM | Comments (0)
Bishop admits Orange diocese failed molested children
SANTA ANA - Roman Catholic Bishop Michael P. Driscoll admitted Friday that his priorities were "horribly misplaced" when he helped supervise priests accused of sexual abuse in the 1970s and 1980s, as chancellor for the Diocese of Orange. Driscoll, now... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:19 PM | Comments (0)
Lincoln man charged with child sex abuse involving Internet
LINCOLN, N.D. - A man here is accused of child exploitation and pornography, involving a girl he met on the Internet, authorities said. Chad Weishaar, 26, has been charged with four counts of corruption of a minor and four counts... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:16 PM | Comments (0)
Allegations shatter image of former church worker
Choir director who lied about credentials is accused of sexual abuse of 2 boys Stuart Murphy projected himself as a humble man of independent wealth, a Catholic of standing and influence. He told co-workers he was among the socially privileged... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:10 PM | Comments (0)
May 07, 2005
Teen draws up to 15 years for abusing child
ADRIAN -- An 18-year-old man described as frail by his attorney was taken from a courtroom in handcuffs Friday to begin serving as much as 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy a year ago. "I just... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:20 PM | Comments (0)
Teacher arrested in sex-abuse case
A San Jose high school chemistry teacher has been arrested for allegedly committing sex crimes against two of his female students, including taking sexually explicit photographs of the students in his classroom. Earl Thomas Roske, 41, a teacher at Leland... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:17 PM | Comments (0)
Jail for the teacher, this time
A FEMALE teacher who initially escaped jail for having sex with one of her teenage students was sent to prison for six months yesterday after an appeals court ruled a judge had failed to apply the same punishment he would... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:13 PM | Comments (0)
Teacher accused of sexual abuse
Convicted killer worked at city private school A teacher at a small East Baltimore private school, whose administrators say they knew he was a convicted murderer when they hired him, has been charged with sexually abusing three teenage students. Charles... read more...Posted by Nealus at 07:07 PM | Comments (0)
Molester worries Bonanza
A Bonanza man who pleaded guilty to child abuse remains in the town, and community members gathered Thursday, many with children in tow, to ask why. "I have five girls - it has affected our lives dramatically," said Tami Dirks,... read more...Posted by Nealus at 03:24 PM | Comments (0)
May 05, 2005
Man will stand trial for alleged abuse
TRAVERSE CITY - A local judge said there's ample evidence to proceed with charges against a Traverse City man accused of sexually assaulting a teen placed in his care. Robert Kenneth Becker, 42, was bound over to 13th Circuit Court... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:28 PM | Comments (0)
Commercials call for end to shield law in child sex abuse cases
TRENTON, N.J. -- Frustrated over a perceived snub by state lawmakers, child sexual abuse victims are taking to the airwaves. The group, fixthelaw.org, is launching a series of cable television commercials demanding a change to the law shielding nonprofits from... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:05 PM | Comments (0)
Supreme Court rules child abuser must remain in custody
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Supreme Court has rejected an appeal to release an alleged child sex abuser back into the community. Casey Langlois is being held without bail for what local authorities are calling one of the worst sexual abuse... read more...Posted by Nealus at 08:00 PM | Comments (0)
May 04, 2005
Kid porn problem 'severe'
U.S. EXPERT SEES IT WORSENING Last year 705 children in the U.S. were abducted by a mouse. That's how Andrew Oosterbaan, chief of child exploitation and obscenity for the U.S. department of justice, described the luring of children through the... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:05 PM | Comments (0)
Suspected Leader of Child Sex Ring 'Raped his Children
A man charged with raping his three children tried to pin blame on his father in a child sex trial that has shocked France. Franck V, one of the suspected leaders of a massive paedophile ring, admitted yesterday that he... read more...Posted by Nealus at 11:34 AM | Comments (0)
Midvale Police Arrests Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Midvale Police have arrested a man accused of sexually abusing boys in his neighborhood. The mothers of 2 alleged victims called police, after their kids wanted to spend the night at the suspect's house. The complaints began an investigation that... read more...Posted by Nealus at 11:24 AM | Comments (0)
May 03, 2005
Sex offenders: Florida vs. Alabama
Local and state laws pertaining to child sexual offenders pale in comparison to Florida's newly passed Jessica Lunsford Act, a piece of legislation signed Monday by Florida Governor Jeb Bush making the already-stiff Sunshine State penalties even harsher. The new... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:44 PM | Comments (0)
Child molesters learn their fate
2 get prison terms, 1 given probation Three area men were sentenced Monday in Allen Superior Court in unrelated child molestation cases. In the first case, Andrew W. Bork, 29, of the 3000 block of Fairoak Drive, pleaded guilty last... read more...Posted by Nealus at 01:26 PM | Comments (0)
May 02, 2005
Fla. Governor Signs Jessica Lunsford Act
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Spurred by the kidnapping and murder of a 9-year-old girl, Gov. Jeb Bush signed legislation Monday that strengthens punishment and monitoring of child sex abusers. The Jessica Lunsford Act sets a mandatory sentence of 25 years to... read more...Posted by Nealus at 03:08 PM | Comments (0)
Pine Wood teacher arrested for molestation
Pine Wood Elementary School teacher Timothy Brannon was arrested Friday on seven counts of molestation of a juvenile and eight counts of sexual battery. The DeRidder Police Department first received a complaint that a nine-year-old, fourth grade student at Pine... read more...Posted by Nealus at 12:15 PM | Comments (0)
Sexual predators see little risk on Internet
NORRISTOWN -- The Internet has emerged as a tangled web of seduction and dirty deeds, changing criminal trends forever. One only needs to study Montgomery County’s court dockets to see there are many people getting caught on the Net. "The... read more...Posted by Nealus at 11:54 AM | Comments (0)
May 01, 2005
Controlling child sexual predators
In light of increasing horror stories about convicted child molesters who are back in communities continuing to molest and even murder their young victims, citizens and politicians around the country are scrambling for some way to fix the problem. But... read more...Posted by Nealus at 03:00 PM | Comments (0)
Jurors see Jackson's books of naked boys
Books containing pictures of naked boys seized from Michael Jackson's bedroom were shown to jurors in his child abuse trial yesterday as evidence of the singer's "prurient interest in adolescent boys". One, a 1966 hardback book of pictorial essays entitled... read more...Posted by Nealus at 02:34 PM | Comments (0)
