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Duggar Parents Face Expanded Charges in Child Endangerment Probe
crime16 days ago

Duggar Parents Face Expanded Charges in Child Endangerment Probe

Joseph and Kendra Duggar have been charged in Arkansas with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment as authorities expand an investigation tied to their family home. Joseph, who was previously arrested in Florida over a 2020 incident involving a 9-year-old and reportedly admitted to unlawful sexual contact, remains jailed in Arkansas awaiting extradition to Florida. Kendra was arrested two days after him on separate charges. The case is active, with authorities saying limited details will be released to protect minors. The Duggars’ four children are Garrett David, Addison Renee, Brooklyn Praise, and Justus. If convicted of all counts, the couple could face up to eight years in prison.

Kendra Duggar faces child-endangerment and false-imprisonment charges in Arkansas as Joseph Duggar confronts a separate sex-abuse case
crime18 days ago

Kendra Duggar faces child-endangerment and false-imprisonment charges in Arkansas as Joseph Duggar confronts a separate sex-abuse case

Kendra Duggar was charged in Fayetteville, Arkansas with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment, while her husband Joseph Duggar faces lewd-and-lascivious sex-abuse charges involving a 9-year-old girl in Florida; Kendra was released on bond amid Joseph’s extradition proceedings.

Kendra Duggar Faces Endangerment and False-Imprisonment Charges in Arkansas
crime18 days ago

Kendra Duggar Faces Endangerment and False-Imprisonment Charges in Arkansas

Arkansas authorities arrested Kendra Duggar and her husband Joseph Duggar on four counts each of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment in a case stated by officials to be separate from Joseph’s Florida arrest for alleged past abuse of a minor; Kendra was released on a $1,470 bond. The incidents unfold amid a wider string of Duggar family legal troubles, including Joseph’s Florida case and Josh Duggar’s 2021 conviction for child pornography.

Kendra Duggar Arrest Tied to Exterior Locks Found in Home Inspection
celebrity18 days ago

Kendra Duggar Arrest Tied to Exterior Locks Found in Home Inspection

A source close to the Duggar family says Kendra Duggar was arrested in Arkansas on four counts of second‑degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second‑degree false imprisonment. The arrest reportedly stems from a home inspection that found exterior door locks on doors to rooms where children would be, and officials stress the charges are unrelated to her husband Joseph Duggar’s separate Florida case. Kendra was booked and released on bond and has a court date on April 29; the couple has four young children.

Kendra Duggar Charged in Child Endangerment Case as Husband Faces Florida Sex-Abuse Allegations
crime20 days ago

Kendra Duggar Charged in Child Endangerment Case as Husband Faces Florida Sex-Abuse Allegations

Kendra Duggar, wife of Joseph Duggar from TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, was arrested in Arkansas on four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment after her husband’s arrest on sex-abuse allegations; she was released on a $1,470 bond, while Joseph faces more serious charges in Florida and awaits extradition.

Duggar Family Faces New Legal Trouble as Kendra Is Arrested After Joseph's Molestation Charge
crime20 days ago

Duggar Family Faces New Legal Trouble as Kendra Is Arrested After Joseph's Molestation Charge

Kendra Duggar was arrested in Arkansas on misdemeanor charges including endangering the welfare of a child and false imprisonment after her husband Joseph Duggar was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor; the case follows prior Duggar family abuse allegations and comes amid renewed scrutiny of the family.

Cleveland case: woman arrested after two girls found in suitcases near Ginn Academy
crime1 month ago

Cleveland case: woman arrested after two girls found in suitcases near Ginn Academy

Authorities arrested 28-year-old Aliyah Henderson on murder and child endangerment charges after two young girls were found dead in suitcases near Ginn Academy in Cleveland; DNA confirms they are half-sisters. A third child was found safe in the home and placed in DCFS custody. Investigators say the case is in its early stages, there is no identified ongoing public threat, and tips are welcome from the public.

Amish Mother Charged with Murdering Son in Lake Incident
crime7 months ago

Amish Mother Charged with Murdering Son in Lake Incident

An Amish woman, Ruth Miller, was charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son after she threw him into an Ohio lake, claiming she was testing her faith and believed she was acting under God's direction. Her husband also drowned earlier during a faith test, and their other children were involved in water-based trials. The family and community attribute the tragic events to mental illness, and Ruth Miller is currently receiving mental health treatment.

Repeat DUI Offender Charged with Murder in Fatal Newport Beach Crash
crime1 year ago

Repeat DUI Offender Charged with Murder in Fatal Newport Beach Crash

Joseph Alcazar, a Fontana man with two prior DUI convictions, is charged with murder and DUI-related offenses after allegedly driving drunk and fatally striking 14-year-old Rosenda Elizabeth Smiley in Newport Beach. Alcazar, who had his 8-year-old daughter in the car, is accused of going around a stopped vehicle and hitting Smiley, who was crossing the street, and running over the foot of a 13-year-old girl. He faces 15 years to life in prison plus six years if convicted.

"Allegations of Abuse: AC Mayor and Wife Accused of Mistreating Teen Daughter"
crime2 years ago

"Allegations of Abuse: AC Mayor and Wife Accused of Mistreating Teen Daughter"

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr., and his wife are charged with physically and emotionally abusing their teen daughter, with allegations including physical assaults and threats. The abuse was reported by the daughter at her high school, leading to an investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation revealed multiple instances of abuse, and the case is being handled by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Unit.

"Drake Bell Opens Up About Abuse Experience on Set"
entertainment2 years ago

"Drake Bell Opens Up About Abuse Experience on Set"

Drake Bell reflects on the aftermath of detailing his sexual abuse in the docuseries "Quiet on Set," sharing his ongoing struggle and the support he's received, while also addressing his own legal troubles. The series also reveals allegations of misconduct and uncomfortable experiences from former child actors on shows run by Dan Schneider, prompting discussions about child safety in the entertainment industry.

Drake Bell's Forgiveness Journey: Navigating Past Guilt and Healing with Support
entertainment2 years ago

Drake Bell's Forgiveness Journey: Navigating Past Guilt and Healing with Support

Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell addresses his prior guilty plea for "crimes against a child," claiming the allegations were "not true" and stemmed from irresponsible conversations with a minor. Bell also opens up about alleged sexual abuse by Brian Peck, a former Nickelodeon employee, in the docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV." Nickelodeon issued a statement regarding the allegations, emphasizing their commitment to fostering a safe and professional workplace environment.