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Covington Man Convicted on 56 Felony Counts; Jury Recommends 972-Year Sentence

Kentucky law will cap his prison term at 20 years because the crimes predate sentencing changes and a formal sentence hearing is set for September.

Couple Indicted in Starvation Death of Infant at Fort Benning

Mother of Missing Infant Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced to 12 Years in Son’s Death

Thousand Oaks Man Arraigned in Alleged Labor Trafficking of 14-Year-Old for Online Resale Scheme

Amber Alert Leads to Safe Recovery of Iowa 12-Year-Old in Michigan as 23-Year-Old Is Charged

Nashua Father Charged With 8 Counts After Infant Found With More Than 30 Fractures

Father Arrested on Aggravated Manslaughter Charge in 2024 Death of 5-Week-Old Daughter

Seaside Teacher’s Aide Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Child Abuse in Alleged Assault on 14-Year-Old

Gary Shirley’s Stepfather Jody Patterson Charged With Four Felony Counts of Child Molestation

Houston Car Influencer ‘Kandy Red Bread’ Jailed Without Bond, Put on Safety Watch in Toddler Sex Assault Case

Missouri Mother and Boyfriend Charged in Years-Long Abuse of Teens

Detroit Man Charged After 9-Year-Old Reports Secret Photos in Southfield Michaels Restroom

Pittsburgh Tech Executive Charged in Pennsylvania Child‑Solicitation Sting, Held Without Bail

Simi Valley High Assistant Coach Arrested on Five Felony Lewd-Act Counts Involving Two Girls

Six Missing Elizabethtown Children Found Safe as Guardian Is Arrested on Kidnapping Charges

Father and Grandmother Make First Court Appearance in Lynwood Boy’s Cooler Death Case

Wisconsin Daycare Worker Charged in Infant’s Broken Arm Faces Court Today

Prospect YouTuber ‘Mr. Crafty Pants’ Pleads Not Guilty to 29 Child Sex Abuse Material Felonies

Live Oak Daycare Worker Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges as City Revokes License

Enid Mother Arrested After Children Found Locked in Filthy Apartment Bedroom