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Essex resident heading up Stop Child Predators

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

ESSEX — For Maureen Flatley , there is possibly no task greater than protecting children. Flatley, who has lived in Essex since 2002, was recently named president of…

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Amazon discovered a ‘high volume’ of CSAM in its AI training data but isn’t saying where it came from

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Gadgets

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said it received more than 1 million reports of AI-related child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2025. The “vast majority”…

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DC teacher accused of climbing through window to sexually abuse student – WTOP News

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

A D.C. high school teacher is accused of recording explicit videos and climbing through a student’s window at night to sexually abuse her. A D.C. high school teacher…

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Hyattsville police officer charged with rape, sexual abuse of child – WTOP News

November 20, 2025November 21, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Cpl. Jonathan Monge was named in the criminal indictment, according to a press release from the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson’s office. A Hyattsville Police Department…

Read more Hyattsville police officer charged with rape, sexual abuse of child – WTOP News

North Texas child care centers failed to report sexual abuse, mom’s lawsuit says

October 31, 2025November 2, 2025 · Dallas, Texas Local News

A stock photo of a daycare center. Getty Images This story contains references to sexual abuse of young children. If you suspect that a child has been abused…

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Babysitter sexually abused children over 7-year period, Michigan cops say

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 · Miami, Florida Local News

The nurse faces 47 criminal charges, authorities said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A 63-year-old babysitter is accused of abusing children in her care over a seven-year period, Michigan authorities say.…

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North Texas mom sues private school and teacher who groomed her daughter

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 · Dallas, Texas Local News

Former teacher Jacob Allred was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to criminal charges of sexual performance of a child and improper relationship between…

Read more North Texas mom sues private school and teacher who groomed her daughter

Meta has introduced revised guardrails for its AI chatbots to prevent inappropriate conversations with children

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 · Gadgets

Business Insider has obtained the guidelines that Meta contractors are reportedly now using to train its AI chatbots, showing how it’s attempting to more effectively address potential child…

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Former equestrian center owner convicted of child sex abuse dies in Florida

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 · US News

Austin Sabb-Visga, a former Kimball Township man who was convicted last year in both federal and state court on charges related to child sexual abuse, has died. A…

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Nassau County man arrested on multiple child sex charges

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 · US News

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old man on several felony charges, including unlawful sexual activity with minors and possession of child sexual abuse material. Police arrested…

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Limestone sheriff: Man sentenced to 20 years for first-degree sodomy of a child

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 · US News

Aug. 29—On Thursday, a man from Lester pleaded guilty in Limestone County Circuit Court to first-degree sodomy involving a child under the age of 12, according to the…

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Former University Park mayor charged with possessing 45,000 files of child sex abuse images – WTOP News

Former University Park mayor charged with possessing 45,000 files of child sex abuse images – WTOP News

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 · Washington DC Local News

A former mayor of University Park, Maryland, is facing dozens of charges after FBI investigators said they found 45,000 files depicting suspected child sexual abuse on his devices.…

Read more Former University Park mayor charged with possessing 45,000 files of child sex abuse images – WTOP News
Penn State Scandal Fast Facts | CNN

Penn State Scandal Fast Facts | CNN

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. On November 4, 2011, a grand jury report was released containing testimony that former Penn State…

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Australia fines X, accusing it of ’empty talk’ on fighting child sexual abuse online | CNN Business

Australia fines X, accusing it of ’empty talk’ on fighting child sexual abuse online | CNN Business

August 2, 2023October 20, 2023 · Technology

CNN  —  Australia issued a fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) on Monday against the company formerly known as Twitter for “falling short” in disclosing information on how…

Read more Australia fines X, accusing it of ’empty talk’ on fighting child sexual abuse online | CNN Business
The Mama Bear Effect Nonprofit Denounces Conspiracy Claims Regarding ‘Sound of Freedom’ Film

The Mama Bear Effect Nonprofit Denounces Conspiracy Claims Regarding ‘Sound of Freedom’ Film

July 20, 2023July 25, 2023 · Government

Misrepresentation of “Sound of Freedom” film as conspiracy takes away focus on the real-life experience of children trafficked every day. BOSTON, July 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) – “Sound of…

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5 members of Jehovah’s Witnesses congregations charged with child sexual abuse in Pennsylvania | CNN

5 members of Jehovah’s Witnesses congregations charged with child sexual abuse in Pennsylvania | CNN

July 9, 2023July 10, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Five members of Jehovah’s Witnesses congregations were charged with child sexual abuse by the Pennsylvania’s attorney general on Friday, following a yearslong investigation into allegations of…

Read more 5 members of Jehovah’s Witnesses congregations charged with child sexual abuse in Pennsylvania | CNN
Pope Francis expands Catholic Church sexual abuse law to cover lay leaders | CNN

Pope Francis expands Catholic Church sexual abuse law to cover lay leaders | CNN

March 25, 2023March 26, 2023 · World News

Rome, Italy CNN  —  Pope Francis has updated a 2019 church law governing clerical sexual abuse and extended it to include accountability for Catholic lay leaders of Vatican-approved…

Read more Pope Francis expands Catholic Church sexual abuse law to cover lay leaders | CNN
Research Reveals: Parents Eager for Pediatricians to Address Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Research Reveals: Parents Eager for Pediatricians to Address Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

February 21, 2023March 30, 2023 · Lifestyle

BOSTON, February 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) – A 2023 report, Parental and Caregiver Perspectives on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, conducted by The Mama Bear Effect, a nonprofit organization committed to…

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Kansas sexual assault suspect accused of kidnapping children was taken into custody, police say | CNN

Kansas sexual assault suspect accused of kidnapping children was taken into custody, police say | CNN

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 · US News

CNN  —  A 21-year-old sexual assault suspect accused of kidnapping three children over the span of two days was taken into custody Thursday, police in Wichita, Kansas, said.…

Read more Kansas sexual assault suspect accused of kidnapping children was taken into custody, police say | CNN
Fact check: Republican congressman falsely claims Democratic congresswoman said pedophilia isn’t a crime | CNN Politics

Fact check: Republican congressman falsely claims Democratic congresswoman said pedophilia isn’t a crime | CNN Politics

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 · Politics

Washington CNN  —  On Thursday afternoon, Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas accused Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California of having said that “pedophilia isn’t a crime.” But…

Read more Fact check: Republican congressman falsely claims Democratic congresswoman said pedophilia isn’t a crime | CNN Politics
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