North Texas Child Predator Sentenced To 60 Years In Prison Without Parole
Joel Thomas Dies, 36, sexually abused the victim over the course of four years starting when the child was 5 years old, the Collin County DA's Office said.
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Joel Thomas Dies, 36, sexually abused the victim over the course of four years starting when the child was 5 years old, the Collin County DA's Office said.
Officials say one child witnessed their sibling being sexually assaulted by a predator and that young person's bravery in reporting what they saw has resulted in a more than half-century prison sentence for a now convicted Texas man.
A judge has sentenced a North Texas man to life behind bars, plus 370 years, for his repeated rape of a 9-year-old girl and other sex crimes.
A 55-year-old North Texas music teacher turned himself in to authorities this week after an arrest warrant on child sex charges was issued.
Jose "Joe" Lopez served 12 years of his 20-year-sentence for raping his then-13-year-old niece in 2004.
An assistant principal at a North Texas middle school was arrested after being accused of sexually abusing a student, police said Wednesday.
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The Boy Scouts of America, which has headquarters in Irving, is facing a threat from a growing wave of lawsuits over decades-old allegations of sexual abuse.
Police and prosecutors in Denton are trying to find a man who disappeared the day before his child sex abuse trial was set to start.
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A North Texas man convicted of sexually abusing children has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Texas Department of Public Safety increased the reward for information leading to the capture of wanted sex offender Jorge Luis Santamaria, 37, to $7,000.
CBS News has identified hundreds of reports of sexual abuse that occurred at children's camps in Texas and across the United States.
U.S. Marshals arrested a former teacher in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a child that happened 20 years ago.
Joseph Scarborough, 48, of Princeton, knew the child and had continuous access to the child for about a year.
Dan Steffen not only admitted to sexually abusing boys, but he also pleaded guilty to offering someone $45,000 to have his prosecutor killed.
Pope Francis issued a letter to Catholics around the world Monday condemning the crime of priestly sexual abuse and its cover-up.
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Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin apologized Sunday for saying that children were sexually abused because they were left home alone while teachers rallied to ask lawmakers to override his vetoes.
A 23-year-old man from Everman is behind bars after police say he committed a number of sexual assaults at a daycare center.
A federal appeals court in Chicago has set a May hearing for former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle's appeal of his more than 15-year sentence in a child sex abuse and pornography case.
Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) have confirmed a highway patrol trooper has been arrested on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
In total, incidents involving sexual assault in which the children of service members are victims occur hundreds of times each year, according to data from the Defense Department.
During the trial, jurors heard testimony that Hinojosa repeatedly molested the victim for several years until she was 16.
A North Texas man is going to prison after being found guilty for the continued sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age.
Authorities say investigators found the man hiding in a confined space with a knife while serving an arrest warrant for indecency with a child.
Community leaders gathered at the Korean Cultural Center of Dallas to honor two people killed and three injured in a business‑dispute shooting, calling for healing, accuracy, and support for the victims' families.
Edward Zapata, a Fort Worth civilian response unit deputy and Marine Corps veteran, reflects on the ambush that injured him and says his only goal is to keep serving his community.
Dr. Kailie McGee, once a newborn who wasn't breathing and whose mother nearly died, has now graduated from TCU's Burnett School of Medicine and will begin her residency at the hospital where she was born.
Investigators said no other vehicles were involved, and the cause of the crash remained under review.
Authorities say investigators found the man hiding in a confined space with a knife while serving an arrest warrant for indecency with a child.
Community leaders gathered at the Korean Cultural Center of Dallas to honor two people killed and three injured in a business‑dispute shooting, calling for healing, accuracy, and support for the victims' families.
Edward Zapata, a Fort Worth civilian response unit deputy and Marine Corps veteran, reflects on the ambush that injured him and says his only goal is to keep serving his community.
Dr. Kailie McGee, once a newborn who wasn't breathing and whose mother nearly died, has now graduated from TCU's Burnett School of Medicine and will begin her residency at the hospital where she was born.
Investigators said no other vehicles were involved, and the cause of the crash remained under review.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The Pentagon says the war in Iran has already cost roughly $25 billion — and counting. Lawmakers are raising concerns over strategy, rising costs and strained weapons stockpiles as tensions escalate.
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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