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Apr 04 2024
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'Backward Law' Means Thomas Valva's CPS Records Remain Sealed: DA
CPS received 11 reports of the boys coming to school soaked in urine, freezing cold, so starved that they scoured the floors and the garbage cans at school for crumbs, he added. But, despite the repeated and urgent "flood of calls" and cries for help, no help ever came for Thomas and his brother — and, due to what he deemed broken New York State laws, the CPS records of Thomas' reported abuse
Patch.comSep 09 2023
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Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke ordered held without bail during initial court appearance on child abuse charges
Vlogger Ruby Franke, best known for her popular parenting videos on YouTube, will remain behind bars without bail, Judge Eric Gentry ruled during her initial court appearance. The virtual hearing on Friday was delayed some 45 minutes after more than 1,300 people attempted to tune in and watch, according to Tania Mashburn, spokesperson for the Utah State Courts. When the legal proceedings
New York Daily NewsApr 18 2023
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LAPD seeking L.A. victims of Las Vegas sexual assault suspect
Los Angeles police are seeking further potential victims of a sexual assault suspect arrested in February. Las Vegas resident Matthew Werner, 45, was arrested on February 28 on suspicion of a series of rapes in Los Angeles dating back to 2015, the LAPD announced Monday. Police said Werner apparently targeted women on social media and dating apps using different aliases Police said five women
CBS News (Online)Apr 18 2023
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Florida Education Board eyes controversial proposal on sexual orientation instruction
TALLAHASSEE - The State Board of Education on Wednesday will weigh a proposal that would largely prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools, except in situations such as when the instruction is part of health lessons. The proposed rule comes after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis last year approved a controversial law that prohibited instruction
CBS News (Online)Aug 30 2022
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WHO director in Asia accused of racism, abuse put on leave
The World Health Organization’s top director in the Western Pacific, Dr. Takeshi Kasai, has been indefinitely removed from his post, according to internal correspondence obtained by The Associated Press.
Kasai’s removal comes months after an AP investigation revealed that dozens of staffers accused him of racist, abusive and unethical behavior that undermined the U.N. agency’s efforts
Associated PressApr 03 2024
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Long Island hoarder with 49 pets inside squalid home charged with animal cruelty
A hoarder was charged with animal cruelty after investigators found a filthy home filled with dozens of caged animals living in their own feces and urine — in what officials called one of the worst cases of animal abuse on Long Island. Suffolk County SPCA officers arrived Tuesday with search warrants to the Ronkonkoma home of Linda Hart, 79, following a complaint they received about three to
New York Post (News)Apr 18 2023
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Defrocked Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged with 1977 Sexual Assault
The then-18-year-old victim said McCarrick and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin attacked him on Geneva Lake, Wisconsin Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of Washington, speaks during a news conference with senators and national religious leaders at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Dec. 8, 2015. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.) MADISON, Wis.—Theodore McCarrick, the defrocked
The Epoch TimesSep 06 2023
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Governor Kay Ivey addresses parental concerns about gender and sexual orientation books at public libraries
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Governor Kay Ivey shared a letter today she says she sent to Alabama libraries. Ivey said she wants answers about what she calls possible exposure of children to inappropriate materials. Meanwhile, the Alabama Library Association posted a statement last week against what they’re calling ‘attempts at censorship.’ In the letter, the governor claims in some libraries,
Fox 6 WBRCApr 04 2024
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Senate confirms new head for state police after years of tumult
The scandal-plagued New York State Police finally have a new permanent leader, ending a year-long stretch of uncertainty that came in the wake of allegations of harassment, corruption and abuse of power. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pick Steven James was unanimously confirmed as new superintendent by the state Senate Thursday after having served as acting superintendent since February. James came out
New York Post (News)Jun 05 2023
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Monmouth County gymnastics coach charged with sexual assault against former athletes
FREEHOLD – A former youth gymnastics coach who worked throughout Monmouth County for over 30 years has been charged with sexual offenses against three athletes he once coached when they were in their teens, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Monday. Sasha C. Raught, 55, of Manchester, entered into two sexual relationships with his former athletes when he was employed at
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