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Parents Facing Felony Charges for Caging Children

A couple who are biological scientists at the University of Florida are facing felony charges after it was discovered that they allegedly kept their youngsters in cages. The parents have a 2-year-old and a 6-year-old. Recently, the older child was at school when he reportedly became upset about going back…

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Sub Struck Special Needs Child with Book 

A special needs elementary school substitute teacher was accused of child abuse when she allegedly struck one of the children in her class with a book as a disciplinary measure.  About a month ago, a 25-year-old woman began working as a substitute teacher in a special needs classroom at the…

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Toddler Found Covered in Roaches in Filthy Car   

A couple in Florida was arrested during a traffic stop after the police reportedly found them living in a filthy vehicle with a toddler, and the child was allegedly covered with roaches.  At approximately 11:30 PM last Tuesday night, officers with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department saw a Chevrolet on…

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Mom Arrested for Sharing Sex Videos of her Children and Dog 

A mother is facing charges after being accused of creating pornographic content with her two youngsters and the family dog and uploading the files to Snapchat.   In August, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children opened an investigation after an anonymous tip was given about a Snapchat account that…

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Abusive Mom Sent Dad Video of Herself Smothering Newborn

A mother from Hialeah allegedly asphyxiated her 5-month-old daughter and shared a video of the incident with the baby’s father. 19-year-old Bryunna Joyce recently gave birth to a baby girl. She also has a 1-year-old. Joyce and the newborn’s father are no longer in a romantic relationship. On June 6,…

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4-Year-Old Left Alone in Car Outside Adult Shop

A New York couple has been accused of leaving a preschooler in a vehicle without supervision while they went shopping in an adult store. Monae J. Blake, 28, and Victoria L. Mortensen, 25, are in a romantic relationship and reside in Utica. Mortensen has a 4-year-old child. Around 8:00 pm on…

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“Dance Moms” Instructor Pleaded Not Guilty to Sex Abuse

A Florida man who was a dance instructor that appeared on the television show “Dance Moms” was charged with several felonies for allegations that he had sexual relations with some of his underage students. 25-year-old Kevin Cosculluela is a resident of Windermere, Florida. Cosculluela was an instructor for young dancers…

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Released Child Abuse Convict Violently Beat Another Infant

After a man was released from jail for a child abuse conviction, he allegedly assaulted and injured his 2-month-old daughter within weeks of CPS allowing him to live at home with her. 25-year-old Luis Gabriel Krom resides in Middletown, Connecticut. He is a prior convict who served a 1-year sentence…

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Mom Routinely Drugged Toddler to Induce Sleep

After a mother was accused of giving THC oil to her 2-year-old, the authorities asserted that the child tested positive for the substance, and the woman was arrested. 22-year-old Kiarra Clarisse and her toddler son live in Merritt Island, Florida. Her girlfriend of approximately 8-months lived in the residence until…

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Mom Abused Son Over Unfinished Homework

  A preteen who failed to do his homework was allegedly punished by being physically assaulted by his mother who is now being charged for the incident. In May, a 12-year-old boy got in trouble when his mother learned that he did not do his homework. She allegedly issued his…

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