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What is childhood sexual abuse?
Many Florida residents are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. These horrific acts of violence can take many forms. Survivors have the right to hold their abusers accountable for the harm they suffered. What is childhood sexual abuse? Childhood sexual abuse involves...
Omegle: The Dangers of the Stranger-Friendly Chatroom
In late November 2021, a 19-year-old woman filed a $20 million lawsuit against Omegle, a free online chat website, claiming the site matched her with a sexual predator when she was 11. The suit states that in 2014, a man in his late 30s matched with the claimant on Omegle, promising to help her “feel better.” For the next three years, the…
FORMER JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS LINEBACKER TELVIN SMITH CHARGED WITH HAVING SEX WITH MINOR
FORMER JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS LINEBACKER TELVIN SMITH CHARGED WITH HAVING SEX WITH MINOR On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, a heavily armored SWAT team and detectives were seen at Former NFL Jaguar linebacker Telvin Smith’s, Jacksonville home. Smith, 29, was arrested after allegedly having sex with an underage girl. He was taken into custody and booked into the Duval County Jail. According…
Does the Boys & Girls Club Have a Sexual Abuse Problem?
Investigative journalists have uncovered more than 250 child sexual abuse cases lodged against the Boys & Girls Club of America. These acts are alleged to have been committed by employees, volunteers and others at Boys and Girls Clubs of America affiliates nationwide. The date was complied from reviewing criminal convictions, civil lawsuits and other public records dating back to the…
BREAKING NEWS: Jerry Sandusky’s Son Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges
The disturbing story of former Penn State assistant football coach and convicted pedophile Jerry Sandusky took another dark turn on Monday, February 13, 2017. Sandusky’s 41-year-old adopted son Jeffrey has been arrested and charged with child sexual assault. Jeffrey Sandusky was charged and arraigned in Bellefonte, Pa., according to WTAJ in Central Pennsylvania. Sandusky reportedly has been under investigation by…
USA Gymnastics Scandal: Failure to Report Sex Abuse Allegations
According to investigative reporting by the Indianapolis Star, USA Gymnastics failed to report allegations of sexual abuse by coaches to proper authorities. USA Gymnastics trains the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. Nationally, it includes more than 121,000 athletes and 3,000 gyms with its executive office in Indianapolis. USA Gymnastics has had the practice of not notifying authorities of sexual abuse allegations unless…
After-school counselor takes plea bargain in child sex case–gets 20 years probation
Broward County Circuit Judge Ilona Holmes sentenced Michael Nathan Jones to 20 years of probation and mandatory psycho-sexual evaluation after he pled no contest to charges of aggravated child abuse. “Mr. Mike,” as the children referred to him, was employed as an after-care counselor at the school by After School Program, Inc. at Forest Hills Elementary School in Coral Springs.…
Youth Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Impregnating 10 year-old Girl
Fort Lauderdale youth pastor Raymond Vincent, age 46, was arrested after he allegedly impregnated a 10 year-old girl and fled to Haiti. Vincent has a history of sex-related charges as he was accused of molesting another child in 2011. Doctors discovered that the young girl was pregnant after she went to the hospital complaining of stomach pain. Police believe that…