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8-year-old girl dies in sweltering locked car as mom leaves her to go to work
A 36-year-old North Carolina mom is facing manslaughter and child neglect charges after police said she left her 8-year-old daughter locked in the car while she went to work at...
Father learns his fate for starving 6-year-old son to death, locking him in closet for 16 hours a day for taking food at night
An autopsy showed the boy weighed just 18 pounds when he died — well below average for his age. The manner of death was listed as a homicide.
NJ special ed teacher accused of sexually assaulting student: prosecutor
Allison Havemann-Niedrach, a 43-year-old special education teacher at Freehold Intermediate School, was charged with sexual assault and child welfare endangerment.
Adult film star Austin Wolf arrested for allegedly receiving, distributing child pornography
According to the allegations contained in the criminal complaint, his alleged activity took place over the course of a mere five days in March.
Mom who slit children's throats and left them for dead on NYC sidewalk hit with 30 years-to-life sentence: DA
Shanice Martin, 24, formerly of Seward Avenue in Castle Hill, will serve between 30 years to life in prison for killing 6-year-old Tyzavier Martin at the corner of Brook Avenue...
Paris Hilton recalls being 'force-fed medications, sexually abused by staff' at school while testifying in front of Congress
The "Paris In Love" star and heiress testified at Capitol Hill Wednesday about the abuse children experience in America's welfare systems.
Troubled NYC man who tried to drown his twin toddlers at Conn. beach ordered held on $2M bail
A Queens man charged with trying to drown his two children at a Connecticut beach early Saturday morning was hauled into court Monday and ordered held on $2 million bail.
PhD student accused of murdering close friend's newborn baby, abusing tot's twin is daughter of prominent NYC cardiologist
The friend said she did not know Virzi to be violent but said she said she "had some interpersonal issues. I would say she was a little rigid. She was...
Megachurch pastor admits 'inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady' after he's accused of abusing 12-year-old girl
A Texas megachurch pastor has admitted previously having "inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady" after being accused of repeatedly molesting a family friend starting when she was just 12.
NYC parkgoers on edge as creep who molested 13-year-old remains on loose
New Yorkers enjoying Father's Day at Queens' Kissena Park said they're still uneasy just days after a brute molested a 13-year-old girl at knifepoint -- and remains on the loose...
NYPD offers $10K reward for 'animal' who molested 13-year-old girl in broad daylight at NYC park
Police have launched a massive manhunt for the suspect who molested a 13-year-old girl at Kissena Park in Queens on Thursday afternoon, and are offering a hefty reward for his...
Creep caught nibbling on young boy's ear in viral video identified as 43-year-old forklift operator
Stefano Voci went viral when he was caught nibbling on a young boy's ear. Now he's speaking out and defending himself, saying he was just being affectionate with the youngster.
Reality star accuses estranged husband of violating restraining order with hired 'spy'
Police arrested the tech entrepreneur in March and ultimately charged him with child abuse, assault and violation of a protection order.
Screams heard in Florida home where dad allegedly slit 2-year-old's throat: 'My God, my God!'
Screaming could be heard during a 911 call after little Melody Duran's throat was allegedly slit by her father last week.
Dad accused in son's treadmill death dodges murder charge, guilty of manslaughter
Gregor faces 10 to 30 years in jail on the lesser charge. He will be sentenced on Aug. 2.
Monster NYC mom allegedly hung 6-year-old daughter by wrists and beat her to death in 'house of horrors'
The child was found with bruises and malnourished -- with marks on her wrists from the restraints her mom allegedly used to hang her in a closet and beat her.
Ohio mom sentenced for death of 4-year-old diabetic daughter who was mostly fed baby formula mixed with Mountain Dew
An Ohio mom whose 4-year-old daughter died after being fed a diet of mainly Mountain Dew was sentenced on Friday to at least nine years in prison for the girl’s...
Britney Spears praises video her old flame and Michael Jackson accuser, Wade Robson, shared about 'trauma': 'Touched my heart'
"It genuinely touched my heart to see this older man speak on something that's incredibly sensitive to my heart !!!" the pop star wrote in a since-deleted post on Instagram.
Alleged killer NJ treadmill dad called son's mom 'dirtbag' in bizarre traffic stop two days after kid's death
Christopher Gregor described his child’s mother as a “special kind of dirtbag” just two days after he allegedly killed his son.
This Canadian girl became a sensation when she was born on a plane — but her life took a tragic turn at just 5 years old
Authorities said she suffered intense pain for days due to an abdominal injury and that her mother refused to take her to the hospital because Chloe was already covered in...