Florida Teacher 'Encouraged' Students to Fight Each Other in Class, Police Say: 'Who In Here Can Beat Him Up?'
A substitute teacher in Jacksonville has been arrested after allegedly encouraging students to attack a classmate as she watched, according to police records.
Baby Dies After Being Starved for Nearly 2 Days Because Mom 'Had a Migraine': Police
A 21-year-old mother was arrested on felony charges for neglecting to feed her 1-year-old baby for nearly two days because she allegedly "had a migraine."
Son of Buc-ee's Founder Busted for Child Porn After Hidden Cameras Were Discovered in His Home: Police
Mitchell Wasek, whose father co-founded the popular Texas gas station chain, Buc-ee's, has been charged with possession of child pornography.
Hawaii Children Discovered Living in House of Horrors Were Beaten With Sticks and Paddles, Found' Pulseless With Ashen Skin'
Two Hawaii women facing murder charges also subjected their children to horrific abuse, prosecutors allege.
Convicted Mormon Family Vlogger Ruby Franke Kept Journal Detailing Belief in Children's Demonic Possession
Disgraced YouTuber Ruby Franke kept a chilling journal detailing the abuse she inflicted on her children, whom she believed were demonically possessed.
Ohio Woman Who Had 4 Children With Her Uncle Pleaded Guilty in 'Extreme' Child Abuse Case
A Cincinnati woman who had four children with her uncle and kept them in "dire" neglect—leaving them emaciated, nonverbal, and unable to walk—has been sentenced to 10 to 14 years in prison for child endangerment and kidnapping.
American Teen Tourist Accused of Throwing Her Newborn Baby Out of Paris Window Lands in Psych Ward
An 18-year-old American tourist who allegedly threw her newborn baby out a second-story window in Paris is in a psych ward.
Indiana Teacher Who 'Dreamed' of Sex With Students Blamed Her 150 Lb Weight Loss For Encounters With Multiple Minors
An Indiana teacher facing criminal charges after allegedly having sexual contact with her students blamed her troubles on a 150-pound weight loss.
Florida Coach Sexually Assaulted Teen During Sleepover, Confessed When Confronted by Boy's Father: Police
Florida youth coach Richard Hawkins was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old during a sleepover, later confessed when confronted by the victim's father, police said.
Florida Mom Left Her Son at the Hospital Mid-CPR to Evade Child Abuse Charges: Police
A Florida mother allegedly abandoned her critically injured son at a hospital to avoid child abuse charges.
Severely Malnourished Twin Teens Forced Outside Naked in Freezing Temperatures as Parents Charged With Abuse: Police
Pennsylvania police arrested parents for abuse and conspiracy to commit murder after allegedly forcing their severely malnourished twin teens naked outside in freezing weather.
American Teen Tourist Accused of Throwing Her Newborn Infant out of Paris Window With Umbilical Cord Attached
An 18-year-old American tourist reportedly threw a newborn baby out of a second-story hotel window in Paris shortly after giving birth.
Louisiana Death Row Inmate Who Passed of 'Natural Causes' Days Before Execution Had His Leg Amputated Just Weeks Before
81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado was convicted of murdering his stepson. He was set to be executed with nitrogen gas
Missouri Mom Accused of Zip-Tying 5-Year-Old and Forcing Him to Do Wall Squats 'Longer Than Anyone in the Military': Prosecutors
A Missouri mom has been arrested after allegedly zip-tying her 5-year-old son, starving him, and subjecting him to severe physical punishments.
Democrat Grills Trump Education Nominee Linda McMahon About WWE Lawsuit Alleging She Allowed 'Systemic and Pervasive Abuse of Underage Children'
Senator Tammy Baldwin grilled Trump's education nominee, Linda McMahon, during her confirmation hearing over a lawsuit alleging she allowed systemic child abuse at WWE.
Former School Counselor Who Placed Hidden Cameras in School Bathroom Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
Former California school counselor Matthew Daniel Johnson was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for secretly recording students in a school bathroom and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Toddler Left Alone in Car Dies After Becoming 'Wedged' Between Car Door and Driver's Seat, Mother Charged
An 18-month-old in Michigan died from asphyxia when her head became trapped between the driver's seat and the door of a truck parked outside the grocery store.
Texas Foster Care Facility Linked to Boy's Death Had History of Organizing 'Fight Clubs'' And Making Children Fight
A report sheds light on broader systemic failures within Texas' long-term foster care system, which has seen 16 child deaths in the past 15 months.
Former 'Teacher of the Year' Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Involving Elementary Students
The teacher had sexual relationships with 11-year-old and 12-year-old students, one told her he sometimes thought she didn't understand he was still a kid.
Arizona Dentist Ordered to Hire Chaperones After Ex Assistant Assaulted, Photographed Minor Patients: Police
Arizona dentist Dr. Walter Villanueva must hire chaperones after his ex-assistant, accused of assaulting and photographing child patients, faces 12 felony charges.
Florida Teacher Arrested for Child Pornography Claimed He Was Looking 'To See If He Recognized' the Victims
The man tried to defend possessing child sexual abuse images by claiming he was making himself "aware of any dangers in the community."
Detroit Mother Killed Her Son and Buried Him in the Backyard Before Fleeing the State: Police
A Detroit mother faces multiple charges, including first-degree and felony murder, for allegedly killing her 9-year-old son then burying his body behind her home.
Ohio Man Sexually Assaulted and Filmed Toddlers at In-Home Daycare
Ohio man Conner Walker was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sexually assaulting a toddler at a Parma Heights daycare, recording the abuse, and distributing child sexual abuse materials online.
No Jail for Teacher Caught Having Sex With Student in the Backseat of Her Car
An Omaha woman found guilty of sexually assaulting a student enrolled at the school where she was a substitute teacher was sentenced to three years probation.
Mom Who Starved Teen Daughter to Death Over 'Hatred' of Child's Father Slapped with Maximum Prison Sentence
A French woman was sentenced to jail time after causing the death of her teenage daughter, who allegedly suffered from abuse at the hands of her mother for years due to the woman's hatred for her father.
Stepfather Allegedly Shot and Killed 8-Year-Old While Showing Him His Guns in Attempt to 'Look Cool': Police
A Wisconsin man has been arrested and charged after an 8-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound earlier this week, officials say.
Illinois Daycare Accused of Punishing Toddler By Leaving Them in Freezing Alley Before Putting Them in a Trash Can
An Illinois daycare employee has been charged with child endangerment for allegedly placing a 4-year-old boy in a freezing alley and a trash can as punishment.
Parents Left 'Severely Malnourished' Babies Strapped in Car Seat for Days, Police Say
Four family members are behind bars after authorities discovered two young children left strapped down in a car seat and swing for days in horrific conditions.
Toddler Dies After Stepdad Repeatedly Throws Him in Pool to 'Teach' Him How to Swim: Deputies
A mother and stepfather have been arrested in connection with the death of a toddler who died during an alleged attempt to "teach" him how to swim.
Influencer Who Raised Thousands for Sick Baby Accused of Poisoning Child On Purpose to Gain Followers
An Australian woman has been arrested and charged for allegedly poisoning her infant child, then pretending that the child had a severe illness in order to boost social media attention.