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Left, John J. Hartin in 1993. Right, an age-enhanced image of Hartin. (credit: FBI)

Boston Fugitive Wanted For Abusing 2 Young Boys In 1993 May Be In Los Angeles

The FBI believes a man accused of abusing two young children in Boston in 1997 may be in Los Angeles.

2012/03/01

Fear May Prevent Kids From Reporting Abuse

With the investigation of a LAUSD teacher ongoing, it’s hard to understand how so many kids could have been victimized for so long, but experts say part of the reason is fear.

2012/01/31

Sloan Briles ( courtesy Orange County Sheriff's Department)

Irvine Dad Convicted Of Child Endangerment After Tossing Son Into Newport Harbor

The Irvine dad accused of throwing his 7-year-old overboard from a Newport Beach boat was convicted Monday of felony child abuse and resisting arrest charges.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/09

Woman Accused Of Letting Her Baby Suffocate In Clothes Pile After Booze Binge

A 27-year-old Garden Grove woman accused of leaving her 2-month-old son to suffocate in a pile of clothes following an hours-long drinking binge was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for involuntary manslaughter.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/11/23

Mom, Stepfather Face Murder Charges In Death Of Banning Boy, 2

The mother and stepfather of a 2-year-old Banning boy are behind bars Saturday and could face homicide charges after the child was declared brain dead.

2011/11/12

Penn State Alumni Gather In LA To Watch 1st Game Since Scandal Stunned Nation

Fans and alumni of Penn State gathered at a club on Melrose Saturday for their first football game following the firing of coach Joe Paterno.

2011/11/12

Parents Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Infant Who Died

A Long Beach husband and wife have been arrested in the death of their month-old infant who authorities say showed signs of ongoing physical abuse.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/16

Hearing Scheduled For Daycare Operator Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse

A preliminary hearing for a daycare operator accused of sexually abusing a young girl was rescheduled Wednesday to Aug. 17.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/20

San Diego police Det. Donna Williams (courtesy SDPD)

Police: Son Used Kitchen Knife To Kill Detective, Daughter

The 31-year veteran detective of the San Diego Police Dept. was known affectionately as the “Queen Mother” for her work in the city’s child abuse unit.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/07/18

Parents Arrested In Connection With Death Of Their 2-Year-Old Girl

The parents of a 2-year-old girl who died after sustaining multiple injuries were arrested in connection with her death, a sheriff’s sergeant announced Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/08

Police say Carmen Iacullo tortured, beat and stabbed his girlfriend's 5-year-old son. (credit: AP)

Placentia Man Accused Of Burning, Torturing, Stabbing Girlfriend’s Son, 5

A Placentia man is charged with burning, stabbing, beating and torturing his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/06/15

Riverside Babysitter Convicted Of Child Abuse For Causing 11-Month-Old Boy’s Blindness, Brain Damage

A Riverside babysitter whose severe mistreatment of an 11-month-old boy caused him to lose his sight and brain damage was convicted Thursday of child abuse and inflicting great bodily injury on a minor.

2011/06/09

Mistrial Declared For Mom Accused Of Murdering Son, 4

A mistrial was declared Thursday when jurors deadlocked in the trial of a 28-year-old Santa Ana woman charged in the beating death of her 4-year-old son.

2011/05/19

‘Teen Mom’ Star Amber Portwood Rejects Plea Deal

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — A star of the MTV reality show “Teen Mom” has rejected an offer from prosecutors that would have kept her out of jail on felony domestic battery and child neglect charges. Anderson […]

2011/05/06