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Arcadia couple faces felony charges for systematic abuse of 14 surrogate-born children

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a couple residing in a $10 million Arcadia, California mansion, have been charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse and other felonies. Prosecutors allege the pair directed nannies to physically punish 14 surrogate-born children, some as young as two months old, using sticks and other methods. The investigation began in May 2025 after a 2-month-old infant was hospitalized with severe head injuries. Security footage from the home revealed systemic abuse, including children being forced to sit at desks for hours or perform physical punishments. The couple has pleaded not guilty, while authorities have taken custody of 21 children linked to the family for medical and psychological care.

via Fox News|

#california-crime #child-abuse #crime

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California couple faces 17-year sentence in 'house of horrors' surrogacy abuse case

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a California couple, have been charged with conspiring to abuse at least 14 surrogate-born children in their Arcadia mansion. Prosecutors allege the pair misled surrogate mothers and monitored daily physical punishments via a network of 32 cameras. The couple pleaded not guilty, blaming hired nannies, while all 21 children remain in state custody.

via BBC|

#california #child-abuse #crime-and-justice

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Arcadia couple charged with orchestrating abuse of 21 surrogate-born children

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a couple in Arcadia, California, have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse and witness intimidation. Prosecutors allege the pair operated a 'house of horrors' in their mansion, where 21 children—most born via surrogacy—were subjected to daily physical punishment monitored through a network of 32 cameras. The investigation began in May 2025 after a two-month-old infant was hospitalized with head injuries. While the couple pleaded not guilty and are held on $20 million bail each, their attorney argues they are being unfairly targeted for exercising their right to have a large family, blaming nannies for the abuse. Surrogates involved have stated they were misled about the couple's family size and intentions, with some receiving up to $135,000 per pregnancy. All 21 children are now in state custody, and a nanny accused of striking the infant remains at large.

via NBC News|

#california #child-abuse #crime-and-justice

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California couple faces federal scrutiny in 21-child surrogacy abuse probe

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a California couple, have been arrested in connection with a probe into the care of 21 children, many born via surrogacy. Prosecutors allege the pair operated a home-based agency, misled surrogates, and monitored daily physical abuse of the children through a surveillance system. The couple denies involvement, blaming nannies, while a federal investigation is ongoing.

via AP News|

#california #child-abuse #crime-and-law

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Arcadia couple arrested on child abuse charges after 21 children removed from mansion

Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a California couple at the center of a surrogacy scandal, were arrested on October 6, 2026, on multiple counts of child abuse and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege the pair operated a 'house of horrors' in their Arcadia mansion, where 21 children—mostly born via surrogacy—were subjected to daily beatings and punishments monitored by the parents via a network of 32 cameras. The investigation began in May 2025 after a 2-month-old infant was hospitalized with a head injury. While the couple pleaded not guilty and are held on $20 million bond, their attorney claims the abuse was committed by nannies and that the family is being targeted due to anti-Chinese bias. Surrogates involved have stated they were misled by the couple regarding their family size and intentions.

via CBS News|

#california #child-abuse #crime-and-justice

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Monterey County father arrested in Mexico after 14-year-old daughter rescued

A 14-year-old girl from California was rescued in Mexico, and her father, Sergio Galvez Perez, was arrested by Mexican authorities. The case began in August when a newborn was found dead near a Moss Landing road. Perez faces felony charges for incest and child abuse, while the teen is identified as a victim of his abuse.

via Los Angeles Times|

#amber-alert #child-abuse #crime-and-courts

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SC mother charged with homicide after two toddlers found dead in Ladson home

Justine May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after her two young daughters, Emory and Harlow Deacon, were found dead in their Ladson home on September 29. May told officers she could not remember the last time she fed the children. The case has sparked a debate over the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office’s response to repeated welfare calls, with Rep. Nancy Mace demanding an independent investigation.

via The Independent|

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Monterey County teen rescued in Mexico; father arrested on incest charges

A 14-year-old girl from Monterey County, California, was safely recovered in Mexico on October 5, 2026, ending a search that began after her newborn was found dead in August. Her father, Sergio Galvez Perez, was arrested during the same operation by Mexican authorities. The girl is identified as a victim of incest and abuse, while her father faces multiple felony charges including child abuse and incest. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the rescue involved coordination with the FBI and Mexican officials, and the Amber Alert has been canceled.

via KSBW|

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Coroner identifies two toddlers killed by neglect in Ladson; family warns of prior dangers

The Charleston County Coroner identified two toddlers, Emory and Harlow Deacon, who died from starvation and dehydration in a Ladson home. Justine May, their primary caregiver, faces homicide charges after deputies found the children dead during a welfare check, despite multiple prior visits by law enforcement and social services.

via Live 5 News|

#child-abuse #crime #homicide

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Massachusetts AG Report Exposes 270 Clergy, 944 Victims in Decades-Long Abuse

A new report by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell reveals that 270 Catholic clerics abused 944 children across the Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester dioceses over the past century. The investigation highlights systemic institutional failures, including the transfer of accused priests and lack of transparency, prompting calls for legislative changes to extend civil statutes of limitations.

via The New York Times|

#attorney-general #catholic-church #child-abuse

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Massachusetts AG report details 944 child abuse cases by 270 clergy across three dioceses

An eight-year investigation by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office revealed that 270 Catholic clerics sexually abused 944 children across the Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester dioceses. While the report highlights decades of institutional cover-ups, it resulted in no new indictments due to expired statutes of limitations. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell criticized the Diocese of Worcester for refusing to publish a list of accused priests, prompting calls for legislative changes to extend civil filing deadlines.

via The Guardian|

#attorney-general #catholic-church #child-abuse

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Massachusetts AG report details 270 clerics, 944 victims in decades-long abuse scandal

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office released a report Wednesday documenting that over 270 Catholic clerics sexually abused 944 children across the dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester. The eight-year investigation, which reviewed 300,000 pages of documents, found that church leaders systematically concealed misconduct to protect institutional reputation. While the report provides a historical accounting, it resulted in no new indictments due to statutes of limitations and the death of many accused clergy. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell emphasized the need for transparency, noting that 12 U.S. dioceses still have not published lists of credibly accused clergy.

via Axios|

#attorney-general #catholic-church #child-abuse

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Ladson mother charged with child abuse homicide after welfare check reveals two dead children

Justine Marie May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after two bodies were discovered at her home in Ladson, South Carolina, during a welfare check on September 29. May was booked into the Charleston County jail and waived her bond hearing, remaining in custody pending a court appearance on November 20. While authorities have not released the victims' identities or causes of death, the specific charges indicate the deceased were children. The incident has drawn significant attention from neighbors and family members who had previously expressed concerns about May's mental health and the safety of her children.

via WCIV|

#charleston-county #child-abuse #crime

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Ladson homeowner charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after welfare check

Justine Marie May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse following the discovery of two deceased individuals at her home in Ladson, South Carolina. Deputies found the victims during a welfare check on Tuesday afternoon. May’s bond was waived, and she remains in custody pending an initial court appearance on November 20. While the Charleston County Coroner’s Office has not released the victims' identities or causes of death, the specific charges indicate the deceased were children. Both the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating the incident.

via Live 5 News|

#charleston-county #child-abuse #crime-and-courts

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Georgia death-row inmate dodges execution as new abuse-law triggers review

Georgia death-row inmate Stacey Humphreys won a last-minute reprieve from execution after a new Georgia law allowing sentence reductions for abuse-related factors. The Georgia Supreme Court let the stay stand pending a hearing on how the law applies. On the same day, Texas carried out the execution of LeJames Norman for a 2005 triple murder, highlighting a day with major capital-punishment actions in two states.

via USA Today|

#child-abuse #crime #death-penalty