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Woman who hosted YouTube parenting channel arrested on suspicion of child abuse
National News Ruby Franke of Utah was arrested on suspicion of aggravated child abuse Wednesday. Housing developments in Ivins, Utah, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. A Utah woman who gave online parenting advice has been arrested after her malnourished son escaped out a window and ran to a nearby house for help, authorities said. Trent […]
Sex abuse charges dismissed for ex-Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, as judge rules 93-year-old is not fit for trial
Local News The once-powerful American prelate faced charges that he abused a teenage boy at a wedding reception at Wellesley College in 1974. Former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick appears for an arraignment at Dedham District Court on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Dedham, Massachusetts. David L. Ryan / The Boston Globe DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) […]
Former residents of a New Hampshire youth center demand federal investigation into abuse claims
Local News Close to 1,000 men and woman have sued the state alleging physical, sexual or emotional abuse. The Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester, N.H., stands among trees, Jan. 28, 2020. AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press August 25, 2023 | 8:11 AM CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Frustrated former residents of […]
New Hampshire man charged with possession, distribution of child sexual abuse images
Crime The 51-year-old Manchester man is facing 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse images and 10 counts of distribution of child sexual abuse images. Leroy Simond II, 51, is facing charges of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse images. Police in New Hampshire charged a 51-year-old Manchester man Friday after allegedly finding […]
More than 60 former patients file class action suit against ex-Brigham doc accused of sexual abuse
Health In a new lawsuit, dozens of Dr. Derrick Todd’s former patients allege that the rheumatologist performed inappropriate breast, pelvic, and rectal exams. Dr. Derrick Todd is now facing dozens of sexual abuse allegations after more than 60 patients filed a class action lawsuit against the former Brigham and Women’s Hospital physician on Wednesday. They […]
70-year-old R.I. man reaches settlement with Fall River Roman Catholic diocese over sex abuse suffered at age 8
Local News By Associated Press October 11, 2023 | 5:01 PM FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A 70-year-old man who recently reached a settlement with a Roman Catholic diocese in Massachusetts over sexual abuse he suffered at age 8 said Wednesday he is speaking out because “my voice was taken away from me for all […]
Bus driver, monitor, arrested for alleged abuse of student with autism in Methuen
Local News A parent reportedly alerted school officials after noticing changes in his son’s behavior. A school bus driver and a bus monitor have reportedly both been arrested after allegedly abusing a student with autism in Methuen. Anthony Amero, speaking with WHDH, said that his nonverbal son was abused both on the way to and […]
Watch: Abuse and neglect in residential schools for children with severe autism
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