child abuse
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GwenUS Requests Extradition of Filipino Church Leader Accused of Child Sex Trafficking
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, faces potential extradition to the United States on multiple charges, including fraud and child sex trafficking. The U.S....
Nearly 950 children victimized by Catholic clergy in Worcester, Springfield, and Fall River dioceses, AG report finds
The Attorney General’s office has released a comprehensive report revealing that 944 children were sexually abused by 275 Catholic clergy across the Worcester, Springfield, and Fall River dioceses....
Colombian Evangelical Pastor Condemned for Abusing His Daughter Arrested in Venezuela
A Colombian evangelical pastor, Omilfer Peña Muñoz, was apprehended in Caracas by the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) after evading Colombia’s justice system. He faces a sentence of nearly...
Philip PhiTwo Kearney Women Charged With Child Abuse at Church-Operated Daycare
Two women from Kearney, Nebraska, have been charged with child abuse in connection with an alleged incident at a church-operated daycare. Lanette Puccini, 50, and Kasandra Richards, 36,...
Maranatha Christian School Daycare Worker Pleads Guilty as Parents Sue Over Alleged 15-Year Pattern of Abuse
A former day-care worker at Maranatha Christian School in Florence, South Carolina, has pleaded guilty to child abuse charges while a civil lawsuit alleges that school and church...
Former Mormon Bishop and Utah Mayor Arrested for Alleged Decades-Long Child Sexual Abuse Involving Multiple Victims as Young as 2 Years Old
In a significant development, Carl Johnson, a former Mormon bishop and mayor of West Bountiful, Utah, was arrested on September 7, 2022, as part of an ongoing investigation...
East TN Church Leader Charged with Child Abuse, Church Confirms Removal from Leadership Role, Investigation Ongoing
In a recent development, Nicholas Blevins, a 41-year-old church leader from Knoxville, Tennessee, is facing a charge of child abuse. Court records indicate that Blevins, who served as...
San Diego City Council to Vote on $10 Million Settlement Over Adopted Girl’s Death Involving Rock Church and City Officials
In a significant legal development, the City of San Diego and the Rock Church have agreed to a substantial settlement over the tragic death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack....
San Diego County Settles for $10M Over Adopted Girl’s Death; Total Settlement Exceeds $31.5M
In a recent legal settlement, San Diego County has agreed to pay $10 million over the tragic death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, bringing the total compensation to over...
