Repeat sex offender sentenced to 27 years for assaulting child in Michigan
Justin Lee Sloothaak, 32, of Holland, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Federal investigators say Sloothaak assaulted a child in 2022 in West Michigan.
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Justin Lee Sloothaak, 32, of Holland, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Federal investigators say Sloothaak assaulted a child in 2022 in West Michigan.
Alisha Renee Hollamon, 23, and Avion Traylor, 21, both of Detroit have been charged with felony murder, first-degree child abuse and torture in connection to the death of Hollamon's son.
Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke — who gave parenting advice via a YouTube channel "8 Passengers" — each face six felony counts of aggravated child abuse
A 24-year-old Ypsilanti woman has been charged in connection to sending a video of sexually abusive activity to the victim's mother and threatening to share it.
Ruby Franke, whose now defunct channel "8 Passengers" followed her family, was arrested in the southern Utah city of Ivins.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills that will create stricter punishments for sexual assault that takes place under the guise of medical treatment.
Prosecutors in Ohio Monday announced murder charges against Kristel Candelario in the death of her 16-month-old daughter.
An attorney representing the parents says Moses Field Center officials have retaliated against teachers who reported the alleged abuse.
Michael James Cunningham, 66, is charged with three counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and three counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
Kia Barkley, 31, is charged with felony murder and first-degree child abuse.
A Michigan man is sentenced to 50 years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl for five years.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Carl Richard Drife, 60, pleaded guilty to taking photos and video of the girl unclothed. The girl was under his care for many years.
Four people were arrested in Genesee County, accused of taking part in a scheme that involved giving children THC gummies and exploiting them for pornography.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and the Detroit Police Department is looking to educate families, guardians, educators and anyone responsible for taking care of a child.
With April marking Child Abuse Awareness Month, children advocates say the number of cases in Wayne County has increased to pre-pandemic levels.
A mother and father have been charged in connection to starving their two-year-old son to death.
A man and a woman are facing child abuse charges after allegedly leaving their 4-month-old baby in a car in freezing conditions.
Lawmakers and the family of Ethan Belcher continue their fight for justice. On Thursday, a press conference was held at the state capitol in Lansing with talks of a proposed bill targeting Child Protective Services.
CBS Detroit dug deeper to find out what is being done to prevent further tragedies, like the death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher, from happening.
Two parents are behind bars after being accused of physically beating and killing their 5-year-old son Ethan Belcher while also abusing their three-year-old boy.
Wayne County prosecutors charged Shane Robert Shelton and Valeria Lynn Hamilton with one count of felony murder, two counts of first-degree child abuse, one count of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture.
A man from Gaylord has been arrested for child abuse after allegedly taking his three-year-old son into freezing weather Wednesday night.
A mother and father in Dearborn have been charged with abusing their infant daughter after a nurse discovered bruises on the child's body, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
A tragic accidental shooting on July 6th has left two Redford Township parents on second-degree child abuse charges.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is one of five agencies nationwide that has been awarded a federal grant to reduce and prevent child abuse or neglect deaths and injuries.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
A fire was discovered early Monday at a storage barn behind Great Lakes Custom Meats and More in Livingston County.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.27 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, AAA says.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.27 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, AAA says.
A fire was discovered early Monday at a storage barn behind Great Lakes Custom Meats and More in Livingston County.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of two Southeast Michigan residents alleges that Apple has failed to "adequately protect" people from being stalked with AirTags.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power as of Sunday afternoon.
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
With a dozen days of training camp and one preseason game in the books, questions remain about the Detroit Lions offensive line starters.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the 10th Annual Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, celebrating a decade of fundraising that has helped transform Parkinson's disease support in Michigan.
Supermarket prices for strawberries might go up in the United States. Here's why.
Trustees from the Novi Community School District have approved a plan to offer buyouts to some of its teachers. If not enough people accept the offer, there could be layoffs among the teachers.
Sumpter Township in Southeast Michigan has announced it is canceling plans to install Flock license plate reader cameras in the community. Here's a look at the pushback that the security camera system is seeing across the country.
Thousands remain without power in Indiana, where severe weather, storms and flooding caused significant damage both in the northwest part of the state and in the Indianapolis region. At least seven deaths in the state have been attributed to the weather.