child abuse
Troubled NYC man who tried to drown his twin toddlers at Conn. beach ordered held on $2M bail
June 24, 2024 | 6:58pmA 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
June 22, 2024 | 8:35pmThe 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
June 17, 2024 | 8:08amA 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
June 16, 2024 | 5:33pmNew 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
June 14, 2024 | 2:25pmPolice 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
June 13, 2024 | 5:11pmStefano 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'
June 6, 2024 | 9:28amPolice 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!'
June 1, 2024 | 12:16pmScreaming 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
May 31, 2024 | 5:55pmGregor 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'
May 28, 2024 | 6:38pmThe 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
May 25, 2024 | 12:53pmAn 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'
May 25, 2024 | 10:34am"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
May 24, 2024 | 1:45pmChristopher 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
May 21, 2024 | 11:33pmAuthorities 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...
Married teacher who was surprised by students on ‘GMA’ is sentenced for having sex with student
May 20, 2024 | 8:19amThe Arkansas teacher who was once surprised on national television by her adoring students has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for a sexual assault case involving a...
Long Island teacher accused of tying autistic, nonverbal teen to a chair -- and school waited to tell parents
May 19, 2024 | 5:44pmThe student was allegedly bound to his seat in New Hyde Park Memorial High School by a special education teacher named William Buith on April 4, according to a police...
Florida teen mom sent ex pics of her 'stomping' on baby's head in sick plot to win him back
May 17, 2024 | 9:26amA young mom has been charged after she allegedly photographed herself appearing to stomp on her 10-month-old baby's head and sent the image to her ex-lover so he would "come...
NJ dad accused of son's treadmill death tried to coach his mother's testimony
May 16, 2024 | 11:37pmIn the recorded jailhouse call, both Gregor's parents were heard repeatedly telling their son to stop talking.
Upstate NY mom kept toddler locked in homemade cage as photos reveal the stomach-turning conditions: cops
May 16, 2024 | 12:38pmNaesha Lumpkin of Buffalo is facing child endangerment charges after New York State troopers said they found her 2-year-old son was kept in an excrement-filled cage inside her home.
Florida elementary school principal choked, beat student with cable in shocking caught-on-camera assault
May 14, 2024 | 9:40amDontay Akeem Prophet, the principal at Destiny Leadership Academy in Ocala, was arrested Saturday.