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The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday that Daniel Bannister faces a first-degree murder charge after a months-long investigation into the killing of his daughter, Hailey.
The NYPD filed several charges against 24-year-old Christian Rodriguez including reckless assault that resulted in a brain injury
Nine of the counts specify the victim was between 13 and 16. One count did not specify any ages.
The new law extends the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases.
His mother, Geraldine Perkins, 26, and her boyfriend, Rysheim Smith, 42, were arrested and charged with child endangerment.
Police say they arrested Garry Pinkney early Sunday on charges of attempted rape, robbery, burglary and a criminal sex act.
Authorities say Father Jose Lopez-Durango, allegedly engaged in sexual activities with a 14-year-old after luring her into his private room at St. Mary's Church of the Assumption in 2013.
A New Haven man charged with sexually molesting a 13-year-old boy in the bathroom of a Bridgeport church has pleaded guilty.
An investigation into New York City's child welfare agency has found that it failed to protect two children who died and a third who nearly died in 2014.
A New Jersey father accused in the beating death of his 5-month-old son has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
A mother in Virginia stabbed her 3-month old baby with a kitchen knife after the infant wouldn't stop crying, police said.
A babysitter has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 17-month-old Staten Island boy who was beaten and tortured.
Two New York City sanitation workers are being hailed for their quick thinking and care after spotting four children left alone in a parked car on Monday afternoon.
A special education teacher stood accused Monday of child abuse and assault at her school in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
An East End family is seeking justice after two former day care workers injured and force-fed their 21-month-old daughter while under their care.
A man who previously worked as a babysitter or nanny to several Manhattan families has been indicted under charges of sexually abusing a child over a period of 6 years, officials said.
Adrian Peterson took to Twitter on Thursday to express his frustration over criticism he is receiving while staying away from the voluntary portion of the Minnesota Vikings' offseason.
Peterson's agent has said the star running back wants to play elsewhere next season. But the Vikings say they have no plans to trade him.
Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings have reached a standstill in their professional relationship.
The New Jersey State Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a Morris County was not guilty of child abuse just because he admitted to using "off-color language" in the presence of a 13-year-old foster child.
An arbiter appointed by the NFL to hear Adrian Peterson's appeal has ruled that the Minnesota Vikings running back will remain suspended until at least next spring.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and players' union chief DeMaurice Smith were to meet Tuesday to discuss the league's personal conduct policy.
Friday was sentencing day for a New Jersey day care worker convicted of abusing children. The woman made an emotional plea to parents before learning her fate.
A person with knowledge of the hearing told The Associated Press on Thursday that Adrian Peterson will meet with the NFL early next week about possible reinstatement with the Minnesota Vikings.
If Adrian Peterson is allowed to return to the Minnesota Vikings this season, the reunion won't happen swiftly.
