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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Couple arrested suspected of torturing niece for a year left victim with apparent injuries: 'Various stages of healing,' says delegate

A couple in Brazil was arrested for allegedly torturing their 12-year-old niece, found with visible injuries and signs of malnutrition following an anonymous tip.

Mar 21 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Met Police officer raped and sexually assaulted child after chatting online

A Metropolitan Police officer, now identifying as a woman, was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a child after grooming the victim online.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In Vilnius, a man abused a minor

A minor in Vilnius has been reported as a victim of domestic violence at the hands of a man, prompting a police investigation.

Mar 20 • 08:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Child sex abuse survivor 'vindicated' despite perpetrator walking free

Manny Waks feels vindicated after his abuser, Velvel Serebryanski, was sentenced but walked free due to time already served.

Mar 20 • 06:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

How school uniform helped organization identify victim of sexual abuse posted on the internet

A young adult was identified after years of being a victim of online sexual abuse thanks to her school uniform appearing in videos and images.

Mar 19 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child is a victim of racial slur during football match in interior SP

An 11-year-old child was subjected to racial slurs during a football match in Tarabai, Brazil, leading to police intervention and legal proceedings against a 12-year-old perpetrator.

Mar 18 • 17:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Teen Abused in Childcare Facility Sues After Becoming Adult... Staff Member in Iksan Sent to Prosecutors

A staff member at a childcare facility in Iksan has been sent to prosecutors over accusations of abusing a teen resident over a decade ago, following the victim's decision to file a lawsuit as an adult.

Mar 17 • 06:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother and stepfather arrested on suspicion of raping 12-year-old girl in Boa Vista

A mother and her partner were arrested in Boa Vista for the alleged sexual abuse of her 12-year-old daughter.

Mar 16 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Son of victim of femicide in Uberlândia found 24 hours after being taken by father

The 6-year-old son of a femicide victim in Uberlândia, Brazil, was found safe a day after he was taken by his father, the prime suspect in the case.

Mar 16 • 18:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

M member had account hacked: Posted child pornography

Swedish politician Stefan Olsson reported that his Facebook account was hacked and child pornography was posted on his page after he fell victim to a phishing scam.

Mar 16 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jundiaí registers one case of violence against children and adolescents per day, points out the Ministry of Human Rights

In Jundiaí, Brazil, at least one child or adolescent is a victim of violence every day, according to data from the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship.

Mar 16 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in the murder of a 6-year-old boy with a shot to the head in PI is arrested in PE

A 37-year-old man suspected of killing a 6-year-old boy in Piauí has been arrested in Pernambuco while facing drug trafficking charges.

Mar 15 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Family of woman killed and child shot in PB talks about crime's scars: 'Cried every day,' says sister

The family of Cláudia Kell de Oliveira, a victim of feminicide, reflects on the emotional scars left by her murder and how they have had to adapt to caring for her children.

Mar 14 • 19:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The story that shouldn't be true: Jenna, 15, was enslaved by hundreds of men for sex

This article details Jenna's harrowing experience as a child victim of sexual exploitation, emphasizing failures in societal protection systems in Finland.

Mar 14 • 17:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INCIDENT IN VILJANDI ⟩ A child walking with her pet fell victim to an attack by a strange dog

An Estonian mother is seeking the owner of a dog that attacked her child while they were out walking in Viljandi.

Mar 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Former police special constable jailed for raping child

A former police special constable has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for multiple sex offenses, including the rape of a child.

Mar 12 • 15:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New Allegations About Jeffrey Epstein Released – 'That is the mother of my child'

New allegations suggest that Jeffrey Epstein may have had at least one secret child, contradicting previous reports of him dying childless.

Mar 12 • 12:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Wife of Australian footballer accused of child sex abuse testifies in his defence

Barry Cable's wife testified in court that the alleged abuse committed by her husband could not have happened as they never visited the orphanage where the victim stayed.

Mar 12 • 05:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Jeffrey Epstein told his victim he WAS dad and baby's mother was 'perfect woman'

Jeffrey Epstein claimed to a victim that he was the father of a child and described the child's mother as the 'perfect woman', according to newly released evidence from the Department of Justice.

Mar 12 • 02:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

12-year-old adolescent who claims to have been a victim of collective rape at school awaits psychological care at SUS

A 12-year-old boy from São Paulo who reported being raped in a school bathroom is currently waiting for psychological treatment through Brazil's public health system, SUS, after refusing to return to school.

Mar 11 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Grandfather arrested for raping 7-year-old granddaughter in Boa Vista; parents assaulted victim after discovering abuse

A 75-year-old grandfather was arrested in Boa Vista for sexually abusing his granddaughter over four years, while her parents allegedly assaulted her after learning of the abuse.

Mar 10 • 20:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim sues OpenAI alleging they could’ve prevented attack

The family of a child injured in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge is suing OpenAI, claiming its technology could have averted the attack.

Mar 10 • 15:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: New Challenges Bring Increased Risks in Combating Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation

UN expert Mama Fatima Singhateh highlights ongoing challenges in protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation, despite some progress in international cooperation and victim-centered approaches.

Mar 10 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum groomed by Ian Huntley when she was just 11 devastated by death for chilling reason

A woman groomed by Ian Huntley at age 11 expressed her devastation over his death, stating she wanted him to suffer in prison instead.

Mar 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Fifteen-year-old girl convicted of rape against a child

A fifteen-year-old girl has been convicted of raping a younger boy and has been ordered to pay substantial damages to the victim.

Mar 8 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man rapes ex-girlfriend and returns to kill her child while victim reports crime to the police in RJ

A man in Brazil raped his ex-girlfriend and killed her 11-year-old son while she was reporting the crime to authorities.

Mar 6 • 13:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

First Meeting of the Public Forum on the Age of Criminal Minorities... Final Conclusion by Late April

A public forum has been established to discuss the age criteria for criminal minors in South Korea, signaling a shift toward a more comprehensive evaluation of juvenile justice that considers children’s rights and victim protection.

Mar 6 • 10:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Ex-youth camp operator sentenced to 12 years' jail for child sexual abuse

Geoff Guest, a former youth camp operator, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sexual abuse committed about 50 years ago.

Mar 6 • 06:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns uncle for child rape during family party in MS

A man has been sentenced to 17 years and 22 days in prison for raping his 7-year-old niece during a family gathering in Corumbá, Brazil, after the victim disclosed the abuse years later.

Mar 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial in Ebersberg: Distressing Touches

A father is on trial for sexually abusing his 13-year-old daughter, who described the incidents in distressing detail during police testimony.

Mar 5 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I saw blue dots in the beans,' says victim at jury of stepmother accused of poisoning stepchildren

The trial of Cíntia Mariano Dias Cabral, accused of poisoning her stepchildren, began with testimony from a survivor who described the alarming details of the incident.

Mar 4 • 19:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After conversations on social media, 12-year-old girl is a victim of rape in Santana

A 12-year-old girl became a victim of rape in Santana after a 17-year-old boy lured her into his home through social media conversations.

Mar 4 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Man and woman raped a primary school-age child in North Savo – Court of Appeals reduced the district court sentence

A man and woman have been sentenced to nine years in prison in Finland for the serious rape of a ten-year-old child, but their sentences were reduced by the Court of Appeals.

Mar 4 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

There are indications that the teenager tortured to death was also a victim of abuse, says investigator

Authorities have revealed that a 16-year-old girl, Marta Isabelle, was tortured to death by family members, and there are indications she was also a victim of sexual abuse.

Mar 3 • 15:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"I am a victim": the heart surgeon from Monaldi who operated on Domenico defends himself

The heart surgeon Guido Oppido defends himself against allegations related to the death of a child, claiming he is a victim in this situation.

Mar 3 • 09:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The suspended heart surgeon: 'In the story of Domenico, I too am a victim'

The suspended heart surgeon claims he is also a victim in the case involving the child Domenico, while the child's mother insists her son is the sole victim.

Mar 2 • 21:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Father of Tumbler Ridge victim says son returned to Zambia for ‘befitting funeral’

The father of 12-year-old Abel Mwansa Jr. expressed gratitude for the support received to repatriate his son's body to Zambia following his tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Mar 2 • 14:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Death of a 7-Year-Old Child in a Dog Attack

A seven-year-old boy has died as a result of a dog attack.

Feb 28 • 08:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Leros: The 18-year-old perpetrator was a victim of systematic abuse by his father

An 18-year-old on Leros admitted to killing his father, reportedly after years of systematic abuse inflicted upon him.

Feb 27 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Victim of rape at 12 years old is under the father's custody in the rural area of Minas Gerais

A 14-year-old girl, who was raped at 12 by a 35-year-old man, is currently under her father's custody in Minas Gerais, Brazil, following a police investigation prompted by school absences and suspected abuse.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrest suspect of rape of a vulnerable person and child pornography in SP

A man accused of raping a vulnerable person and producing child pornography has been arrested by the Federal Police in Itariri, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Victim fears for others after California parole board approves release of convicted child predator

A victim expressed her outrage after the California parole board approved the release of David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, citing fears for public safety.

Feb 26 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of raping a 3-year-old in MA; victim's father caught the crime

A man has been arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, after the father of a 3-year-old girl caught him in the act of committing sexual abuse against her.

Feb 26 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

9-year-old child is hit by stray bullet and suspect dies during police action in Salvador

A 9-year-old child was hit by a stray bullet during a police operation in Salvador, which resulted in the death of a suspect.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sick killer believed he was controlled by NASA as he stabbed hula hoop schoolgirl, 9, in heart

A Lithuanian man, Deividas Skebas, was sentenced for the tragic stabbing of nine-year-old Lilia Valuyte in Boston, Lincolnshire, while he believed he was under the influence of NASA.

Feb 25 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UN criticizes acquittal of man for raping 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais

UN agencies express deep concern over the acquittal of a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 10:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'That was love...' When the court settled a devastated family, the strictness of law outweighed 'empathy'

The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a POCSO case against a man, emphasizing that his actions were born out of love rather than lust, following his marriage to the victim and the birth of their child.

Feb 25 • 01:42 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Allegation of Unknown Child Emerges in Court – The Palace Remains Silent

An allegation regarding an unknown child surfaced during testimony in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, who is accused of raping a woman in Oslo.

Feb 24 • 19:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

12-year-old girl is a victim of rape by a 35-year-old man in BH

A 12-year-old girl in Belo Horizonte was raped by a 35-year-old neighbor after attending a party where she reportedly consumed alcohol and drugs.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Former youth worker treated alleged victim 'like a dog', court hears

A former youth worker in Queensland faces multiple charges of historical child sexual offences, with the trial revealing allegations of severe mistreatment of the victim.

Feb 23 • 09:04 UTC

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