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News Articles: Child Abuse

US gymnasts including Simone Biles, left, arrive to testify during a Senate Judiciary hearing about a prior Inspector General report on the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar investigation of sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts in 2021 in Washington, D.C.

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  • National Security

FBI is still mishandling child sex crimes even after Nassar case, watchdog finds

The FBI's inspector general slammed the agency for not complying with reporting rules for child sex abuse, warning that failure to do so leads to continued abuse.

August 29, 2024
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By:
  • Ryan Lucas

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  • Children's Health

States find a downside to mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children

Colorado is looking at ways to weed out false reporting of child abuse and neglect as the number of reports reaches a record high. New York and California are reworking the policies, too.

April 25, 2024
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By:
  • Kristin Jones
 Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a press conference in Atlanta about children missing from Georgia DFCS care Oct. 27, 2023. Ossoff’s Senate subcommittee released its full findings into deficiencies at DFCS Tuesday. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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  • Politics

Georgia child welfare agency defensive after Ossoff Senate panel reports neglect and exploitation

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services consistently fails to protect children from abuse, and mismanagement at the division is “a key contributor” to child deaths and serious injuries, according to a U.S. Senate report released Tuesday.

April 10, 2024
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By:
  • Ross Williams
This image from video provided by the Utah State Courts shows Ruby Franke during a virtual court appearance in September 2023 in St. George, Utah. Franke, a mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called "8 Passengers," pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, to four counts of aggravated child abuse.

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  • National

Ruby Franke, the YouTube mom who gave parenting advice, pleads guilty to child abuse

The "8 Passengers" mother pleaded guilty to four felony counts for abusing and starving two of her children in a deal with prosecutors. She faces sentences of one to 15 years in prison for each count.

December 18, 2023
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By:
  • The Associated Press
This combination photo shows Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at separate movie events in September 2019. A new court filing from Angelina Jolie alleges that on a 2016 flight, Brad Pitt grabbed her by the head and shook her then choked one of their children and struck another when they tried to defend her.

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  • National

Brad Pitt choked and hit his children, Angelina Jolie says in a court filing

Jolie alleges that on a 2016 flight, Pitt hit and poured alcohol on both her and their children. She filed for divorce soon after, and the couple is still battling over assets and custody of the kids.

October 05, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita was sent a "cease and desist" letter last week asking him to stop making what an attorney for Indiana abortion provider Dr. Caitlin Bernard describes as defamatory statements. Rokita's office responded that "no false or misleading statements have been made."

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  • National

Indiana's AG could face a lawsuit by the abortion provider for 10-year-old rape victim

Dr. Caitlin Bernard has threatened to sue Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita for "false and misleading statements" he made after she provided a medication abortion for the girl from Ohio.

July 19, 2022
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By:
  • Sarah McCammon
Unidentified child with their head down

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  • News

Child abuse cases on the rise after COVID lows

Officials in Atlanta’s Fulton County have signed a multi-agency document outlining how child abuse cases — which are  rising in number — should be investigated.

May 02, 2022
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier walks from the Dauphin County Courthouse in Harrisburg, Pa., after a hearing on Wednesday. A judge said Spanier must report to jail on July 9 to begin serving at least two months for endangering the welfare of children.

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  • Law

Ex-Penn State President Will Serve Jail Time In The Jerry Sandusky Child Abuse Scandal

Graham Spanier must report to a Pennsylvania jail in July to serve at least two months behind bars. He must also serve two months of house arrest.

May 27, 2021
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
The Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia will review all records of potential child abuse in the Catholic church.

Georgia Attorneys Launch Investigation Into Catholic Church Child Abuse

The Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia will review all records of potential child abuse in the Catholic church. In a decision announced Wednesday,...

May 03, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

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  • News

"On Second Thought" For Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

Millions of Americans are teetering on the brink of poverty, according to a new report from Prosperity Now that says 40 percent of all U.S. households –...

February 18, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Leighton Rowell ,
  • and 4 more
State law does require parents who homeschool their children to have a high school diploma or GED; teach math, English, science, social studies and reading; subject students to standardized testing every three years.

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  • Education

New Homeschooling Regulations Considered After Two Children Found Dead

State lawmakers are hoping to bring changes to homeschool reporting in Georgia. This, after two children were found dead and buried behind their family...

February 18, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
Georgia Governor Zell Miller waves to delegates at the Democratic Convention in New York on July 13, 1992.

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  • Politics

Zell Miller Passes, Leaving Legacy And Long-Lasting Memories

On this edition of Political Rewind, we look back on the life on one of Georgia’s most famous political figures, Zell Miller, who passed away Friday....

March 23, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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