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Judge Orders Maryland Man Held Without Bond in Alleged Kidnapping of Kentucky Teen

Court records describe alleged online contact leading to interstate transport of the 13-year-old before her recovery near Washington.

Gardaí Extend Detention of Woman Arrested in Daniel Aruebose Murder Probe

Medical Examiner Describes Extensive Scarring as Judge Denies Bond in Detroit 9-Year-Old’s Death Case

Prosecutors File New Child Abuse Charges in Case of 9-Year-Old Found in River

Pennsylvania Caregiver Charged With Homicide After 9-Year-Old Found in Youghiogheny River

Former DHR Contractor Charged in Foster Child’s Hot-Car Death

Alabama Contract Worker Fired After Foster Toddler Dies in Hot Car

Ninth Circuit Blocks Oregon From Enforcing LGBTQ+ Affirmation Requirement Against Christian Mom