Child abuse
Doomsday preacher convicted of mass murder of 190 children, starvation deaths in Kenya cult case
The former taxi driver founded the Good News International Church in 2003, preaching increasingly apocalyptic sermons and urging his followers to starve themselves and their children to death.
After the holiday tables: Unmasking the invisible trauma in Israel’s homes
Daycare aide sentenced to 10 years for abusing eight toddlers in Hod Hasharon
Houthis abduct, indoctrinate kids to believe they are fighting Jews, Yemeni journalist tells 'Post'
Three Ra'anana daycare aides arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers
The investigation began after an 11-month-old was hospitalized with an ear injury, and later raised suspicions of additional violence against toddlers at the daycare.
Lebanese minors denied adequate living conditions in rehabilitation facility, investigation finds
After speaking with social workers, center staff, and some of the 148 boys held there, the commission found that conditions at the center violated both Lebanese law and international standards.
Pakistani girl, 3, sold into marriage for $9,000 under 'walwar' custom, sparking int'l outrage
Police arrested the girl’s father and are searching for the 60-year-old man identified as her alleged husband as investigators examine links to the killing of her older sister.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial hires high-profile counsel following mistrial controversy
"I didn't have any doubts. As I tried to explain different possible theories during deliberation, I kept getting cut off as if I had doubts based on the evidence present," Desronvil told NewsNation.
Beyond the echo of the shofar: Urgent action for Israel’s children in the new year
"Let us pledge that the year ahead will bring swift intervention, accessible care, and unwavering protection to every child in distress."
Epstein abuse victims sue estate over child abuse image archive, seeking $6 m. in damages
The lawsuit seeks at least $6 million on behalf of more than 40 people, some of whom were in Epstein's so-called "modeling book," a seized collection of sexualized images of children.
Beersheba man indicted for poisoning baby food jars, hospitalizing five children
The indictment, filed in Jerusalem District Court, sets out the state’s account of two incidents in May and June involving Prinok fruit and vegetable puree sold at two Zol Begadol branches.
Netanya daycare worker sentenced to seven years for abusing 12 toddlers
Shenkar was convicted in February of nine counts of abusing a helpless minor as a caregiver, 33 counts of assaulting a helpless minor and causing injury, and two counts of aggravated assault.
State appeals 17-year sentence for man who posed as woman to direct child sex crimes
Alfi was convicted under 11 counts containing numerous offenses, including causing and attempting to cause rape and indecent acts against minors within their families.
Single holdout juror blocking verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, defense bids removal of juror
If the jury does not reach a verdict and a mistrial is declared, prosecutors would need to decide whether to retry the case, which has included more than 80 witnesses and more than 300 exhibits.
