Megachurch leader charged with murder in death of 11-year-old girl
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Perris Foster Family Accused Of Abusing Turpin Children
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East LA Olympic Boxer Paul Gonzales Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Abuse
In 1984, Gonzales became the first American Latino man to win Olympic gold.
Hawthorne Mother Ida Brockman, Boyfriend Malachi Whalen Face Child Abuse, Torture Charges In Death Of Her 7-Year-Old Daughter
Ida Brockman, 30, and Malachi Whalen, 29, each face murder and child abuse charges. Whalen faces an additional charge of torture, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which is assisting in the investigation.
Couple Indicted After Investigation Uncovers Physical, Sexual Abuse Against Residents Of Murrieta Home Care Facility
The indictment stems from an investigation into the April 6, 2019 death of 17-year-old Diane "Princess" Ramirez, who was living at the Kerin's facility, the Morris Small Family Home in the La Cresta area of unincorporated Riverside County, near Murrieta.
Aaron Thomas Isaac, 48, Receives 12 Months Probation For False Imprisonment Related To Foster Child Abuse Case
A Temecula man, 48-year-old Aaron Thomas Isaac pleaded guilty Wednesday to false imprisonment after preventing his wife from abusing their two young foster children and was immediately sentenced to 12 months probation.
Jessica Grajeda, George Luis Almaraz Face Murder, Child Abuse Charges In 16-Year-Old Pomona Boy's Death
Jessica Grajeda, 35, was charged Thursday with murder and multiple counts of child abuse, according to the Pomona Police Department. The boy's father, 32-year-old George Luis Almaraz, was also arrested and has been charged with one count of felony child abuse.
Family of Gabriel Fernandez Holds Ceremony To Honor Him
The family of Gabriel Fernandez released butterflies nearly eight years after his death, caused by child abuse. Saturday would've been his 16th birthday.
Lacey Ana Mazzarella Sentenced To Prison For 2-Year-Old Daughter's Death
A Rancho Palos Verdes woman whose 2-year-old daughter died in 2019 after being left in a car overnight with the heater running was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 15 years in state prison.
Child Pornography Investigation Leads To Discovery Of Boy, Girl Being Sexually Abused At Apple Valley Home
David Kanady, 37, was arrested Friday on several sex charges including lewd and lascivious acts on a minor, possession and distribution of child pornography, and manufacturing child pornography.
Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Beating, Torturing 4-Year-Old Daughter To Death
Akira Smith, 34, Smith is accused of fatally beating her daughter at their home on Aug. 11.
DCFS: 23 LA Children Died Of Suspected Abuse, Neglect In First 5 Months Of 2020
Of the 23 who died as a result of suspected or confirmed abuse, seven fell under the determination of confirmed abuse — of which six had prior contact with DCFS.
Santa Ana Tutor Arrested For Multiple Counts Of Child Abuse After Allegedly Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Boy
A 30-year-old man claiming to be a tutor was arrested in Santa Ana Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy.
3-Year-Old Boy Found With Plastic Bag On Head, Hands Tied In Burning Santa Paula Home
Marical Magana, 47, was arrested after the fire was reported on Bahia Circle Sunday at about 6 p.m. Santa Paula police say a 911 call reported a structure fire with a woman tied to a bed and a young boy in another part of the home.
Report Says LAPD Failed To Investigate Nearly 4,000 Cases Of Child Abuse
The report comes from The Chronicle of Social Change -- a new site that reports on child welfare issues.
Parents Of 4-Year-Old Noah Cuatro Charged With His Murder
Jose Maria Cuatro Jr., 27, and Ursala Elaine Juarez, 25, both of Palmdale, each face one count of murder and torture in the boy's death.
'Now We're Planning A Funeral': Attorney Lashes Out At Agency Over Death Of Noah Cuatro
The parents of 4-year-old Noah Cuatro say he drowned in a community pool at the family's home in Palmdale – but his great-grandmother says he was abused and there is evidence to prove it.
Mother Accused Of Abusing 8-Month-Old Boy, Causing Brain Injury, Eye Bleeding
Heather Fowler was charged Tuesday with a count of assault on a child causing paralysis. She is being held on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to make her first court appearance Monday.
Father Charged With Critically Beating 6-Year-Old Son
Deputies were first called to the hospital where they found the 6-year-old boy with severe head injuries.
Police Investigating Death Of 4-Year-Old Girl In South LA
A 4-year-old South LA girl is dead and police Sunday night were trying to figure out if it was a case of child abuse.
Students Rally To Defend Teacher Charged With Child Abuse After Classroom Brawl
The L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. says it's investigating a music teacher following a brawl at Maywood Academy High School that was caught on camera.
Santa Ana Police Arrest Man They Say Molested Some Children For Decades
Javier Ortiz Pichardo was arrested for child molestation Thursday and authorities believe there may be additional victims.
Mourners For Boy Allegedly Tortured To Death Asked To Wear Superhero Shirts
Classmates said Anthony Avalos would stand up for them against bullies at school, and at home he would do the same for his siblings.
Couple Held On Child Abuse Charges Involving Girl, 6, And Boy, 3
Investigators identified a couple -- Evander Lewis, 28, and Miracle Britt, 23 -- as suspects.
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Suspect arrested in murder of Sarah Ferguson's former assistant
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Former President Trump speaks at California GOP Convention
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
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