All articles tagged with #child neglect
A Florida school bus driver has been charged with 29 felony counts of child neglect after a train struck a school bus at a crossing in Sumter County, with investigators saying the driver failed to protect students.
Prosecutors in Bologna, Italy, are seeking charges of grave mistreatment leading to serious injury against a couple accused of concealing their nine-year-old daughter's HIV-positive status during pregnancy and denying her medical care for years, resulting in severe illness before a hospital visit in 2023. The child was born outside a medical establishment and only later received treatment; the parents deny deliberate harm and claim some medical care occurred in Spain. A May hearing is planned to determine intent.
A Florida tow truck driver is charged with child neglect after allegedly towing a car with a 4-year-old girl inside, who fell out and was injured. The driver, Sergio Suarez, reportedly ignored the father's warnings and did not check the vehicle for occupants before towing, leading to the child's fall and injuries. Suarez was arrested and released on bond, with authorities citing reckless disregard for the child's safety.
A British aristocratic woman and her partner were sentenced to 14 years in prison for the manslaughter of their newborn daughter, Victoria, who died after being secretly born and left in a tent during winter. The couple evaded authorities for weeks, living in a tent, and were convicted of child cruelty, perverting the course of justice, and concealing birth, with the court condemning their neglect and lack of remorse.
A mother in New Orleans was arrested after her nonverbal 12-year-old son, who had previously experienced abuse and neglect, disappeared from home and was later found dead in a lagoon, believed to have drowned following an alligator attack. The investigation revealed a pattern of neglect, including failure to prevent the child's escape and inadequate supervision, leading to charges of cruelty and negligent homicide.
An Oklahoma man and the child's mother are charged with child sexual abuse and neglect after an 11-year-old girl gave birth at home, with DNA confirming the man as the father. The case is considered one of the most serious child abuse cases prosecuted in the area.
An Oklahoma couple was arrested after their 11-year-old stepdaughter gave birth at home, with DNA evidence linking the stepfather to the baby, and the mother charged with enabling the abuse; the children were found living in deplorable conditions and removed from the home.
An 11-year-old girl in Oklahoma gave birth at home without medical assistance, leading to the arrest of her parents, Cherie and Dustin Walker, on felony child neglect charges; authorities are investigating further, including paternity.
Jenelle Evans, a former Teen Mom star, is under investigation after CPS was called due to her frequent late-night partying in Vegas and leaving her children home alone, with her son Jace reportedly calling CPS himself. Despite her claims of using a babysitter, concerns about her parenting and her son's mental health and legal issues persist, raising questions about her ability to care for her children.
A woman in New Zealand was arrested after a 2-year-old girl was found alive in a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment, prompting child neglect charges and a medical assessment for the child.
A woman in New Zealand was arrested after a 2-year-old girl was found alive in a suitcase in a bus's luggage compartment, leading to charges of child neglect; the girl was hospitalized and the woman is due in court.
A woman in New Zealand has been charged with child neglect after a 2-year-old girl was found inside a suitcase in a bus's luggage compartment during a stop in Kaiwaka. The child was taken to hospital and appeared physically unharmed. The woman, whose identity has not been released, is due in court and further charges may be considered. The incident is under investigation, and the bus company has acknowledged the event.
A woman in New Zealand was arrested after a two-year-old girl was found in her luggage on a bus, with the child appearing very hot but otherwise unharmed; the woman faces charges of child neglect and is awaiting court proceedings.
A woman in New Zealand was arrested after a 2-year-old girl was found trapped in a suitcase on a bus, with the child being hospitalized for assessment. The woman faces charges of child ill-treatment and neglect, and her relationship to the child is not disclosed.
Four adults in Florida were arrested for abusing nine children, including locking them in cages, using vinegar as punishment, and subjecting them to physical and sexual abuse, after a wellness check revealed disturbing living conditions.