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theglobeandmail.comDeltona Man Receives Life Sentence for Coercing Autistic Minor Into Sexual Activity
James Bernard Grover, 63, of Deltona, Florida, was sentenced to life in federal prison after a jury convicted him of coercing and enticing an autistic minor to engage in sexual activity. The punishment removes Grover permanently from society and triggers mandatory federal sex-off…
France 24French Lawmakers to Debate Bill on School Violence and Child Protection
Legislation follows a parliamentary inquiry into abuse at a Catholic-run school and separate probes into mistreatment at Paris public schools.
yahoo.comChunchula Man Gets 96 Months for Child Pornography Distribution
Christopher Benedum received a 96-month federal prison sentence in Mobile federal court for distribution of child pornography. The term locks in an eight-year term of incarceration followed by supervised release, triggering standard federal sex-offender registration and monitorin…
The GuardianVictoria Child Protection Places Baby With Childcare Worker for Weekend Care
A Melbourne childcare worker agreed to take in an infant removed from her mother after a court order last year. The arrangement has continued for more than six months amid reported delays in support services.
GB NewsFormer Supply Teacher Admits 21 Child Sex Offences at Schools in North West England
Abusali Rahman, 36, of Salford, pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday to offences committed between December 2023 and June 2025. The charges involve 13 schoolgirls at multiple schools in the region.
Nbc NewsLawsuit Alleges Arkansas Church Leaders Ignored Reports About Pastor Tony Waller
Six women filed a civil complaint in Craighead County Circuit Court alleging that Refuge Church and Assemblies of God officials dismissed earlier warnings about Tony Waller. The suit claims the warnings began in 2000 and continued until Waller’s 2015 arrest.
Nbc NewsLawsuit Alleges Arkansas Church Leaders Ignored Reports of Pastor’s Abuse for Years
Six women filed a civil complaint this week in Craighead County Circuit Court alleging that Refuge Church and Assemblies of God leaders dismissed repeated warnings about children’s pastor Tony Waller. The suit claims the inaction allowed abuse and secret filming to continue for m…
France 24Paris Police Arrest 16 People in Preschool Abuse Investigation
Paris investigators have arrested 16 people suspected of physical and sexual assaults on children at one preschool. The arrests come after more than a year of inquiries into abuse allegations at over 100 preschools and primary schools across the city.
France 24Paris Probes Allegations of Child Abuse at Over 100 Schools
Paris officials are investigating claims of child abuse by non-teaching staff at more than 100 nurseries and primary schools. The mayor has acknowledged systemic failings in child protection.
news.sky.comReview Finds Flawed Decisions in Glasgow Child Protection Case
An independent review examined the handling of a Glasgow child exploitation case involving seven convicted offenders. The report identified several decisions that failed to protect vulnerable children over multiple years.
The BbcReport Finds Missed Opportunities to Protect Children in Glasgow Abuse Case
A review commissioned by Glasgow's child protection committee found that social services and other agencies missed multiple opportunities to intervene in the abuse of three children between 2012 and 2019. The report details repeated failures to share information and act on known…
bbc.co.ukNational Inquiry on Grooming Gangs Receives Record Funding and Begins Work
A statutory national inquiry into grooming gangs has secured £65 million in government funding and will run for up to three years. The inquiry will examine links between race, ethnicity, religion, culture, and the abuse cases.
indiatoday.intoday.inMan Confronts Registered Sex Offender Near Children in Yard
A father encountered a registered sex offender speaking with his six-year-old daughter and other children in his yard. The father physically confronted the man.
bbc.co.ukDeath of Five-Year-Old Aboriginal Girl Prompts Review of Northern Territory Child Protection
The body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, a five-year-old Warlpiri girl, was found five days after she went missing in April from the Old Timers town camp near Alice Springs. An Aboriginal man has been charged with her murder. The case has led to a promised review of the Northern Territ…
cnbc.comNew Jersey Man Receives 5-Year Prison Term for Child Pornography Possession
A federal judge sentenced a New Jersey man to 60 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. The conviction triggers mandatory sex-offender registration and three years of supervised release upon completion of the term.
The GuardianGerman Paediatrician Charged With 130 Counts of Sexual Abuse
Prosecutors in Potsdam, Germany, charged a 46-year-old paediatrician with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including rape of children, between 2013 and 2025. Most of the alleged offences occurred during the doctor's professional duties at clinics in Rathenow and Nauen, Brandenburg sta…
nypost.comIllinois Man Receives 150-Year Sentence for Sexually Exploiting Multiple Children
Matthew Kaufman of Stephenson County, Illinois, was sentenced to 150 years in federal prison after he enticed multiple children to engage in sexually explicit conduct and produced recordings of the abuse. The term ensures Kaufman will spend the rest of his life in custody and rem…
yahoo.comWisconsin Man Receives 13 Years in Prison for Internet Sexual Exploitation of Philippine Minor
Bradley D. Hounsell, 44, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, received a 13-year prison sentence followed by seven years of supervised release for using the internet to coerce a minor in the Philippines into unlawful sexual conduct. The sentence triggers mandatory sex-offender registration and…
rediff.comWaterville Man Receives 21 Months for Attempting to Transfer Obscene Material to Minor
Neil Wing, 39, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Maine to 21 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. The case triggers mandatory federal sex-offender registration and monitoring requirements upon his release.
Rest of WorldFuture of Privacy Forum CEO Discusses Online Safety Measures for Minors
Jules Polonetsky said governments are moving to regulate children's access to social media but that blanket bans may not be effective. He called for risk-based approaches, improved parental tools, and greater use of AI for content moderation. Polonetsky spoke at a Rest of World v…
BBC NewsIndonesian Islamic Boarding School Closed After Caretaker Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Hundreds protested at the Ndholo Kusumo school in Central Java on 2 May as police escorted Kiai Ashari, who faces accusations of abusing up to 50 female students. The Ministry of Religious Affairs permanently revoked the school's license and sent students home. Police named the 5…
France 24**70 Million Warnings Sent Over Attempts to Access Child Abuse Material**
Project Intercept, a partnership between the Lucy Faithfull Foundation and technology companies including Google, TikTok and Meta, has sent more than 70 million warning messages over the past two years. Nearly 700,000 people accessed support resources after the alerts. The initia…
theconversation.comGeauga County Man Receives 9 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
A Geauga County, Ohio, man was sentenced in federal court to 108 months in prison for engaging in online activities involving child sexual abuse material. The sentence triggers mandatory supervised release and registration requirements that will restrict the defendant's movements…
thegatewaypundit.comPortland Man Receives Seven Years in Prison for Child Pornography Distribution
Derren Wood-Peterson, 35, was sentenced in federal court in Portland to seven years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for distributing and possessing child pornography. The sentence triggers mandatory sex-offender registration and monitoring requirements that b…
nbcnews.comRegistered Sex Offender Receives Three Years for Child Sexual Abuse Images
A 55-year-old registered sex offender from Marysville, Washington, received a three-year prison sentence in U.S. District Court in Seattle on May 13, 2026. The case triggers mandatory sex-offender registration reviews and federal supervised release conditions that will restrict t…
foxnews.comSnyder County Man Receives 20 Years for Producing Child Pornography and Enticing Minor
A Snyder County, Pennsylvania, man received a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to production of child pornography and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. The sentence triggers mandatory sex offender registration and restitution to the victim u…
jpost.comIranian-American Pleads Guilty to Smuggling IRGC-Linked Individual and Receiving Child Rape Videos
Sharon Gohari, a naturalized U.S. citizen who lived in Nassau County, New York, and Iran, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to alien smuggling and receipt of child sexual abuse material. The case reveals that at least one person he helped enter the United States had ties t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSpringfield Man Receives 35 Years for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Minor Under 12
John Michel Bradley, 66, of Springfield, Missouri, received a 35-year prison sentence in federal court on three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor less than 12 and one count of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor in a foreign place. The sentence triggers man…
nypost.comRepeat federal sex offender receives 30-year sentence for third child pornography conviction
A former federal inmate received a 30-year prison term in the Eastern District of Texas for his third child pornography offense. The sentence returns the offender to federal custody and triggers mandatory sex-offender registration and supervision requirements upon any eventual re…
wral.comMorgan County man receives 160-year sentence for sexual exploitation of children
A Morgan County man was sentenced to 160 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to production, receipt, and possession of child sexual abuse material. The term ensures he will spend the rest of his life incarcerated with no possibility of release.
freepressjournal.inNew York Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Sexually Exploiting Minor Girls Contacted on Social Media
James Pagliaro, 27, of Middletown, New York, received a 600-month prison term and lifetime supervised release in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport on May 11, 2026. The sentence closes a federal case that underscores mandatory minimums and lifetime supervision requirements applied…
winnipegfreepress.comMexican National Receives 12-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Receiving Child Pornography
Saul Salazar-Leon, 46, of Mexico, received a 12-year prison term in U.S. District Court in Idaho for receiving child pornography. The sentence triggers mandatory sex-offender registration and supervised release that will restrict his movements and activities upon completion of th…
foxnews.comPennsylvania Man Receives 80-Year Sentence for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Multiple Victims
A Pennsylvania man received an 80-year prison term after conviction on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children across multiple states. The sentence triggers mandatory sex offender registration and restitution to victims upon his release in 2106.
yahoo.comCleburne County Man Receives 36-Year Sentence for Transporting Child Pornography
A Cleburne County man was sentenced to 36 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to transportation of child pornography. The conviction triggers mandatory sex-offender registration and forfeiture of devices used in the crimes upon his eventual release.
bangkokpost.comUK Children Use Fake Beards and VPNs to Bypass Online Age Checks
A new survey by Internet Matters found that 46% of UK children aged 9-16 believe age-verification systems are easy to bypass, with some using drawn-on facial hair or other people's faces. Nearly half reported experiencing online harm in the past month despite increased safety fea…
Substrate placeholder — needs review**Sri Lankan Court Bans Monk Pallegama Hemarathana From Foreign Travel Over 2022 Child Sex Abuse Allegations**
Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, chief priest of a major temple in Anuradhapura and custodian of eight sacred Buddhist sites, was arrested Saturday at a private hospital in Colombo. A local court had imposed a foreign travel ban the previous day, and the country's child protection auth…
BBC NewsSenior Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Remanded in Custody Over Alleged Sexual Offence Involving 15-Year-Old
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, chief prelate of eight sacred sites, was taken into custody Saturday while receiving treatment in Colombo. Sri Lanka's child protection authority had criticised police for failing to arrest him earlier despite his status as a suspect. He…
ibtimes.co.ukWoonsocket Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A federal judge in Providence sentenced 41-year-old Joseph R. Fletcher to 78 months in prison for receiving, possessing, and accessing child sexual abuse material. The conviction triggers mandatory sex-offender registration and three years of supervised release upon completion of…
nbcnews.comWashington Man Receives 300-Month Sentence for Child Sex Trafficking
A federal judge sentenced 37-year-old Jermaine Anthony McMillan of Spokane to 300 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a child. The sentence triggers mandatory lifetime supervised release and requires McMillan to register as a sex offender upon completio…
RapplerPhilippine Officials Call for Stricter Roblox Safeguards, National ID Verification During Rappler AMA
CICC and CWC executives outlined radicalization methods on the gaming platform and demanded a Philippine office, PhilSys ID integration and faster takedowns. They described how groomers create custom violent games then shift children to messaging apps for instructions on guns and…
Vigils Held Across Australia One Week After Death of Five-Year-Old Girl in Alice Springs
Memorials are scheduled in multiple locations on May 7, 2026, with many attendees wearing pink at the family's request. Northern Territory officials confirmed three child protection staffers were stood down, two later reinstated, as politicians and advocates highlight systemic fa…
foxnews.comSt. Tammany Parish Man Indicted on Child Sexual Exploitation and Enticement Charges
A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Louisiana charged Devin Juneau, 40, of Slidell, with two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and coercion and enticement of a minor on April 24, 2026. The indictment initiates federal prosecution that carries mandatory minimum…
news.google.comFBI Arrests Over 350 Child Sex Offenders in Nationwide Operation
The Justice Department located more than 200 child victims of sex abuse and arrested over 350 offenders during a one-month enforcement effort. The operation involved all 56 FBI field offices and U.S. Attorneys' offices, targeting predators across the country.
indianexpress.comJustice Department Arrests 350 Child Sex Offenders in Nationwide Sweep
The Justice Department completed a one-month operation that located more than 200 child victims of sex abuse and arrested over 350 offenders across the U.S. The effort involved all 56 FBI field offices and U.S. Attorneys' offices, leading to immediate prosecutions and victim supp…
larrybrownsports.comFlorida Coach Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Porn Production
A Charlotte County youth coach received a 60-year federal prison term for producing and possessing child sexual abuse materials. The sentence mandates lifetime supervision and sex offender registration, reinforcing federal penalties for such offenses.
montrealgazette.comSt. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Transporting 12-Year-Old for Sex
Harold Paul White admitted in federal court to traveling across state lines to engage in sexual conduct with a minor. The plea exposes him to a potential 30-year prison sentence and highlights federal enforcement against child exploitation.
Papin, Joseph / Wikimedia (Public domain)Athens Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Child Pornography Distribution
A federal court in northern Alabama sentenced a local man to 18 years in prison for distributing child pornography. The penalty enforces federal statutes targeting online exploitation of minors and sets a timeline for his incarceration.
leftfootforward.orgLouisiana U.S. Attorney Details 12 Child Exploitation Prosecutions
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller released a statement outlining a dozen recent federal prosecutions for child exploitation in the Western District of Louisiana. The announcement draws attention to specific cases prosecuted under federal statutes targeting the production, distribut…
France 24French Prosecutors Investigate Reopening of Adult Website Previously Linked to Pelicot Rape Case
French authorities have opened an investigation into the re-emergence of the adult website Coco, now called Cocoland, previously linked to serious crimes including the mass rapes of Gisèle Pelicot. The site was shut down in 2024 but became accessible again on April 28, 2026. Wome…
en.antaranews.comIndonesian Police Arrest 13 in Alleged Abuse at Yogyakarta Childcare Center
Indonesian authorities arrested 13 individuals following a raid on Little Aresha childcare center in Yogyakarta, where police discovered children with bound hands and feet and signs of injuries. At least 53 children, mostly under two years old, are believed to be victims of abuse…
ReasonTV / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Norway Plans Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 by Year-End
Norway announced plans to introduce legislation prohibiting children under 16 from using social media, with technology companies tasked with age verification. The bill is set for presentation in parliament by the end of 2026. This move aims to address concerns over youth access t…
slate.comParents Lobby Congress for Kids Online Safety Act After Meta, Google Jury Verdicts
Roughly 70 parents who blame tech platforms for harming or killing their children held a vigil at the U.S. Capitol to push for the Kids Online Safety Act. The advocacy follows March jury decisions finding Meta and Google negligent in cases involving youth addiction and harm. Supp…
broadbandtvnews.comUK Regulator Ofcom Investigates Telegram for Potential Failures in Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Material
The UK media regulator Ofcom has initiated an investigation into the messaging app Telegram due to evidence suggesting the presence and sharing of child sexual abuse material on the platform. Telegram denied the accusations and stated it has measures in place to address such cont…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amid Free Speech Concerns
An independent peer warned that proposals to ban social media for those under 16 could lead to broader state control over online communication. The UK government is consulting on measures including age verification and limits on addictive features. Experts presented varying views…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReport: Explicit Content Recommended to Simulated 13-Year-Old X Accounts
A report by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate tested X's content policies using simulated UK-based 13-year-old accounts. The tests showed explicit material in search results and recommendations. The findings relate to compliance with the UK's Online Safety Act.
rte.ieGreece Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 Starting January 2026
Greece plans to prohibit social media access for individuals under 15 from January 2026, pending parliamentary approval. The measure addresses concerns over anxiety, sleep issues, and platform addictiveness. Similar restrictions are under consideration or implemented in countries…