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crime12 days ago•0 min saved

North Penn PE teacher Jason Theodore arrested on child sex offense charges

Jason Theodore, a 54-year-old physical education teacher and coach in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was arrested on September 25, 2026, facing felony charges for sexual offenses against three minors. Prosecutors allege Theodore abused victims between 2019 and 2023 after contacting them online, often using the pseudonym 'John.' The North Penn School District placed him on leave immediately after learning of the investigation. While officials state there is no evidence the abuse occurred on school property, the district is providing counseling resources and urging potential victims to contact police.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#child-sexual-abuse #crime #jason-theodore

world1 month ago•10 min saved

Glitter faces decades-old abuse charges in London court; not guilty plea entered

Gary Glitter, born Paul Gadd, pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court in London to four counts of indecently assaulting a girl, plus two counts of indecency and two counts of sexual intercourse with the same girl, alleged to have occurred between 1978 and 1981; a trial is scheduled to begin November 22, 2027.

via The New York Times|

#child-sexual-abuse #gary-glitter #london-court

crime-and-public-safety1 month ago•19 min saved

Judge frees ex-clerk Caruso on bond after probe gaps flagged

An Orange County judge ordered Michael Caruso’s release on a $160,000 bond after prosecutors urged keeping him jailed in a case alleging kidnapping and molestation of a 4-year-old, citing flaws in the FDLE investigation (notably the number of interviews with the child and lack of cruise-ship evidence). Caruso, a former Palm Beach County clerk of court, faces arraignment Sept. 8 with conditions including no contact with the victim’s family, surrender of his passport, and seizure of his guns.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#bond-hearing #caruso #child-sexual-abuse

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

DeSantis moves to eject ally amid child-abuse arrest

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso after his arrest on five felony charges related to child abuse involving a minor under 12, with the investigation ongoing; DeSantis called the suspension an easy decision, marking a dramatic fall for a longtime ally who supported hardline laws.

via The Guardian|

#child-sexual-abuse #desantis #governor-suspension

local1 month ago•51 min saved

Florida Clerk of Court Faces Five Felony Charges in Child Abuse Case, Put on Leave by DeSantis

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested on five felony charges involving a minor, according to State Attorney James Uthmeier, and Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended him from his duties as the case proceeds.

via WPEC|

#arrest #child-sexual-abuse #clerk-of-court

crime-and-public-safety1 month ago•17 min saved

Palm Beach County Clerk Arrested on Felony Child Abuse Charges, Suspended

Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso was arrested on five felony charges tied to the sexual abuse of his grandson, prompting his suspension from office. The charges include kidnapping, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, luring or enticing a child, and child abuse, with the alleged acts occurring between 2024 and 2025. The investigation involved FDLE and local law enforcement, and the case has political implications given Caruso’s alliance with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his ongoing role as clerk.

via Sun Sentinel|

#arrest #child-sexual-abuse #crime-and-public-safety

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Florida Clerk Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges Involving Grandson

Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso, a former state representative and ally of Gov. DeSantis, was arrested on five felony counts related to alleged child sexual abuse of his grandson, with alleged acts spanning Orange and Palm Beach Counties and aboard a family cruise. The allegations surfaced after the victim’s father reported concerns; DeSantis suspended Caruso and prosecutors noted the investigation is ongoing, with an arrest affidavit attached to the governor’s executive order.

via Florida Politics|

#arrest #charges #child-sexual-abuse

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Lompoc actor faces 24 felony counts in decades-long alleged child abuse case

Shane Ryan Gledhill, a California actor and producer from Lompoc, has been charged with 24 felonies in a decades-long alleged child sexual abuse case involving minors identified through online casting calls. The investigation began in 2021 after a 17-year-old survivor came forward, identifying nine survivors. He was arrested Aug. 3, jailed on $2 million bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 9, with authorities saying more victims may be identified.

via Fox News|

#california-actor #child-sexual-abuse #crime

crime2 months ago•1 min saved

Defense scrutinizes police evidence handling in D4vd murder case

During a hearing on whether D4vd will stand trial for first-degree murder, lewd acts with a child under 14, and mutilation of human remains, his lawyers challenged how investigators tested evidence from his Hollywood Hills home, including why chainsaws weren’t tested, even as prosecutors point to blood traces at the home and in his Tesla. Additional details presented include a passport found along Route 154 and cell data linking Burke to the area, with the hearing expected to conclude early next week.

via The Guardian|

#child-sexual-abuse #crime #d4vd

criminal-justice2 months ago•16 min saved

Timothy Busfield Says He’s Been ‘Canceled’ Amid Child-Sex‑Abuse Indictment

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield testified to a Albuquerque grand jury that he has been canceled and will never work again after being indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child tied to alleged abuse of two boy actors on The Cleaning Lady; he maintained his innocence and claimed the allegations were for money and revenge by the boys’ parents, while prosecutors noted an internal Warner Bros. review found no substantiation—a judge will decide on a motion to dismiss as a potential trial is eyed for next spring.

via Rolling Stone|

#child-sexual-abuse #criminal-justice #grand-jury

world3 months ago•376 min saved

Former glam-rock star Gary Glitter charged in 1978–81 abuse case

British prosecutors charged former glam-rock star Gary Glitter (Paul Gadd) with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, in connection with alleged abuse dating from 1978–1981. Glitter, 82, is already serving a 16-year sentence for abusing three schoolgirls between 1975 and 1980 and was released on licence in 2023 but recalled weeks later for breaching licence conditions.

via NBC News|

#child-sexual-abuse #crown-prosecution-service #gary-glitter

crime4 months ago•4 min saved

California mother dubbed 'party mom' sentenced to 35 years for hosting teen parties and enabling assaults

A Santa Clara County woman known as the 'party mom' was sentenced to 35 years and 10 months in state prison after hosting alcohol-fueled teen parties during the COVID-19 pandemic and encouraging sexual assaults; Shannon O'Connor faced charges including facilitating the forcible sexual assault of a minor, child endangerment, and witness intimidation, with multiple victims delivering impact statements before the court handed down the lengthy sentence, which is expected to run about 27 years with time served.

via CBS News|

#child-sexual-abuse #crime #party-mom

entertainment5 months ago•16 min saved

Spike Lee Defends Michael Biopic’s Timeline, Skips 1993 Abuse Claims

Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael biopic for not including the 1993 child-sexual-abuse claims, arguing the film’s timeline ends in 1988 and cannot incorporate later accusations; director Antoine Fuqua says any exploration of the allegations will come in a potential sequel, noting the film was revised with additional shooting to shape the ending and that Lionsgate has discussed splitting the project into two parts as the Michael Jackson story extends beyond the current film.

via Deadline|

#antoine-fuqua #child-sexual-abuse #entertainment

culture5 months ago•24 min saved

Michael’s biopic: a cultural flashpoint about legacy, truth, and race

Vox argues that the Michael biopic’s record-breaking opening highlights a tense cultural reckoning: audiences may separate Jackson’s musical genius from abuse allegations, but a frank look at the strongest evidence against him—and the racial biases in America’s justice system—demands a careful, nuanced discussion rather than pure celebration or dismissal.

via vox.com|

#child-sexual-abuse #culture #michael-biopic

crime5 months ago•5 min saved

Medical Examiner Links Celeste's Death to Homicide; D4vd Charged

The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death a homicide caused by multiple penetrating injuries; her severely decomposed remains were found in the front trunk of a Tesla linked to singer D4vd, who is charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. The report’s release followed police objections amid a high-profile investigation; if convicted, D4vd faces life without parole or the death penalty. Celeste was 13–14 years old at the time, and the case has attracted intense public attention.

via The New York Times|

#child-sexual-abuse #crime #forensics