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Child Abuse

  1. crime
    What We Know About the Mommy Vlogger Accused of Child AbuseIn newly-released diaries, Ruby Franke called her children the “spawn of Satan” and details how she starved them as punishment.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  2. ruby franke
    The Most Disturbing Details From Ruby Franke’s DiariesIn newly released diary entries, the disgraced momfluencer repeatedly refers to her children as “demons” and details how she starved them.
    By Bindu Bansinath
  3. crime
    Ruby Franke Sentenced to Up to 60 Years in PrisonThe former mommy vlogger pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse in December.
    By Olivia Craighead
  4. the law
    YouTubers Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt Plead Guilty to Child AbuseThey pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse, with two counts dropped in a deal.
    By Bethy Squires
  5. comebacks
    Lil Tay Drops New Music, New AllegationsOn Instagram Live, she accused her father of abuse, neglect, and planning to fake her death.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  6. self
    Celibacy As SurvivalSex — having it, thinking about it — dominated my life for years. When it stopped, the truth behind why became impossible to suppress.
    By Fariha Róisín
  7. lawsuits
    Evan Rachel Wood Claimed Marilyn Manson Threatened to Assault Her Son“I am afraid he will seek retribution against me for testifying by harming me, our son, and members of my family.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  8. crime
    A Florida Principal Was Filmed Paddling a 6-Year-Old StudentMelissa Carter is under investigation after a video showed her spanking a sobbing child with a paddle.
    By Claire Lampen
  9. crime
    Mother Accused of Killing Her Daughter, Whom She Claimed Was Terminally IllKelly Turner claims her daughter died in 2017 from a terminal illness. A grand jury indictment says otherwise.
    By Amanda Arnold
  10. the epstein case
    The Décor in Jeffrey Epstein’s NYC House Is the Stuff of Nightmares (Updated)Newly released images reveal more stuffed dead animals and erotic paintings.
    By Hannah Gold and Marie Lodi
  11. crime
    Parents Who Imprisoned Kids in ‘House of Horrors’ Sentenced to LifeDavid and Louise Turpin pleaded guilty to a litany of depravities, including starving, beating, and tying up their 13 children.
    By Claire Lampen
  12. crime
    27 ‘Possible Graves’ Found at Notoriously Abusive Florida Boys’ SchoolOfficials have already unearthed 55 graves at Dozier School For Boys.
    By Amanda Arnold
  13. crime
    YouTube Mom Accused of Abusing Her Kids, Forcing Them to PerformMachelle Hackney, who runs “Fantastic Adventures,” allegedly starved her adoptive children and forced them into ice baths.
    By Amanda Arnold
  14. child abuse
    Thousands of Migrant Children Were Reportedly Sexually Abused in U.S. CustodyThis was over the course of just four years, per a government report.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  15. systemic abuse
    For Decades, Nuns Brutally Abused and Killed Kids in Vermont Orphanage: ReportAccording to an explosive new report, children were beaten, burned, and forced to eat their own vomit at St. Joseph’s orphanage.
    By Amanda Arnold
  16. immigration
    Immigrant Kids Say They Were Strapped to Chairs, Left Naked in Detention CenterThe allegations are part of a new lawsuit against a Virginia facility that houses children as young as 14.
    By Lisa Ryan
  17. family separation policy
    The Lasting Damage of Depriving a Child of Human TouchAt detention centers along the border, workers are forbidden from hugging or physically soothing traumatized children.
    By Cari Romm
  18. woody allen
    Moses Farrow Defends Woody Allen, Accuses Mia Farrow of Physical AbuseIn a new self-published personal essay.
    By Hunter Harris
  19. crime
    4 Missing Girls Were Rescued From Their Dads’ Doomsday CampOne dad is charged with kidnapping.
    By Catie L'Heureux
  20. abuse
    Seattle Mayor Resigns Amid New Allegations of Sexual AbuseEd Murray’s cousin claims the mayor molested him when he was a teenager.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  21. Robin Thicke Accused of Child Abuse in Custody Battle With Ex-Wife Paula PattonThe Los Angeles Department of Child and Family Services is investigating.
    By Allie Jones
  22. can u not
    Mom Arrested After Feeding Her 11-Month-Old Son Only Nuts and BerriesShe’s reportedly an “extreme” vegan.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  23. drug tests
    Brad Pitt Reportedly Takes Voluntary Drug Test After reportedly being accused of child abuse.
    By Julia Edelman
  24. child abuse
    Brad Pitt Reportedly Accused of Child AbuseSources say the incident occurred on a private jet.
    By Nate Jones and Karen Brill
  25. can u not
    Vegan-Fed Baby Hospitalized, Taken From ParentsThe 14-month-old toddler weighed only slightly more than a three-month-old.
    By Susan Rinkunas
  26. child abuse
    Corey Feldman on Hollywood Child Abuse: ‘They Were Passing Us Back and Forth’The former child actor says he “would love to name names” but can’t, for legal reasons.
    By Nate Jones
  27. Babysitter Charged With Torturing Staten Island Toddler to DeathAnthony Delgado was 16 months old.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  28. Texas Mother Accused of Waterboarding Her Disabled 13-Year-Old SonShe claims it was her boyfriend’s idea.
    By Claire Landsbaum
  29. the sports section
    P.A. Governor Tom Corbett: Joe Paterno ‘Probably’ Shouldn’t Have Been FiredThough he reportedly pushed for his dismissal.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. very sad things
    Another Child Beaten to Death in an NYC Homeless Shelter The second one this week. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  31. crimes and misdemeanors
    Brooklyn Man Charged With Beating His 3-Year-Old Stepdaughter to DeathOfficials say he hit her because she soiled her pants.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  32. child abuse
    Amanda Bynes Recants Abuse Claim, Blames ‘Microchip in My Brain’ [Updated]On Twitter.
    By Nate Jones
  33. Stephen Collins’s Wife Denies Leaking Molestation RecordingMore details about the accusations have odd echoes in the actor’s past work.
    By Nate Jones
  34. child abuse
    Why Adrian Peterson’s Child Abuse Isn’t Generating More OutrageMost Americans are cool with corporal punishment.
    By Jesse Singal
  35. horrible things
    Abused Queens Girl, 12, Found Weighing 58 PoundsHer father and stepmother are finally in jail after nearly two years of beatings.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  36. terrible things
    Dottie Sandusky: Victims Manipulated With MoneyThe convicted Penn State abuser’s wife is still in denial.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  37. Caretaker Pleads Not Guilty in Tortured 4-Year-Old’s DeathProsecutors say murder charges are likely.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. crimes and misdemeanors
    I Believe Dylan Farrow Ultimately, what you think depends on whose experience you identify with more.
    By Ann Friedman
  39. crimes and misdemeanors
    A Brief History of Woody Allen Being Creepy About Young GirlsThe Internet continues to dig up disturbing stories in light of the resurfaced child-molestation allegations.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  40. horrible things
    Father Released From Jail to Bury Tortured 4-Year-Old“I felt he was in reasonable care,” said Wade.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  41. very sad things
    4-Year-Old Child Dies While in Babysitter’s CareJust awful.
    By Adam Martin
  42. crimes and misdemeanors
    Classic Rock D.J. Dave Herman Arrested for Planning Sex With 6-Year-OldThe legendary radio host was dealing with an undercover cop.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  43. crimes and misdemeanors
    NYPD Officer Arrested for Punching 3-Year-Old Son in Face“My daddy punched me in the face.”
    By Joe Coscarelli
  44. cold case
    Man Formerly Suspected of Etan Patz Murder Set to Go FreeJose Ramos served 25 years for unrelated child molestation convictions.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. the gods must be crazy
    Pope Defended on Palm SundayTimothy Dolan took to the pulpit to speak up for his boss.
    By Chris Rovzar