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CBP Photography / Wikimedia (Public domain)FBI 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.
usicegov / Wikimedia (Public domain)Justice 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.
GabboT / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)St. 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)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.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Louisiana 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…
order-order.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…
joe.ieUK 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 review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Report: 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…