Child Sex Abuse

Woman Sentenced to 80 Years For Child Sex Abuse

A Maryland woman has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for sexually abusing a young girl who lived with her and her boyfriend.

2013/04/25

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Ex-Soccer Coach Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse

A former soccer coach at a private school in Landover has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing a girl on the soccer team.

2013/02/08

Bill Would Fine Adults for Not Reporting Child Sex Abuse in D.C.

The D.C. Council has tentatively approved legislation that would hold many more adults liable for failing to report the sexual abuse of a child.

2012/11/16

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Brother of Mia Farrow Accused of Sexually Abusing Boys Over 8-Year Period

An investigation into child sex abuse has led to the arrest of an Edgewater man accused of repeatedly abusing two boys from 2000 to 2008.

2012/11/15

Former Olympic Swim Coach Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Former U.S. Olympic swimming coach Rick Curl has been arrested following allegations he sexually abused a 13-year-old girl nearly 30 years ago.

2012/10/25

Child Sex Abuse Cover-up Claims Levied Against Church Group

Three female plaintiffs claim in a lawsuit that an evangelical church group covered up allegations of sexual abuse against children.

2012/10/17

NCAA Drops Massive Sanctions On Penn State Football But No ‘Death Penalty’

The NCAA held a press conference at 9 a.m. Monday to announce penalties to be enforced against Penn State University as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. Although no ‘death penalty’ was passed down, the penalties were historically severe and could be crippling to the legendary football program.

2012/07/23