Child abuse
Lebanese minors denied adequate living conditions in rehabilitation facility, investigation finds
After speaking with social workers, center staff, and some of the 148 boys held there, the commission found that conditions at the center violated both Lebanese law and international standards.
Pakistani girl, 3, sold into marriage for $9,000 under 'walwar' custom, sparking int'l outrage
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial hires high-profile counsel following mistrial controversy
Beyond the echo of the shofar: Urgent action for Israel’s children in the new year
Epstein abuse victims sue estate over child abuse image archive, seeking $6 m. in damages
The lawsuit seeks at least $6 million on behalf of more than 40 people, some of whom were in Epstein's so-called "modeling book," a seized collection of sexualized images of children.
Beersheba man indicted for poisoning baby food jars, hospitalizing five children
The indictment, filed in Jerusalem District Court, sets out the state’s account of two incidents in May and June involving Prinok fruit and vegetable puree sold at two Zol Begadol branches.
Netanya daycare worker sentenced to seven years for abusing 12 toddlers
Shenkar was convicted in February of nine counts of abusing a helpless minor as a caregiver, 33 counts of assaulting a helpless minor and causing injury, and two counts of aggravated assault.
State appeals 17-year sentence for man who posed as woman to direct child sex crimes
Alfi was convicted under 11 counts containing numerous offenses, including causing and attempting to cause rape and indecent acts against minors within their families.
Single holdout juror blocking verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, defense bids removal of juror
If the jury does not reach a verdict and a mistrial is declared, prosecutors would need to decide whether to retry the case, which has included more than 80 witnesses and more than 300 exhibits.
British activist remains in Israeli custody over suspected minor assault during West Bank clash
Finn Joughin was detained Saturday after an encounter involving a child in Umm al-Kheir. Police said late Saturday that he was being held “on suspicion of performing an indecent act against a minor.”
California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
WATCH: Man indicted for allegedly assaulting seven-year-old nephew, throwing child into garbage bin
The suspect was indicted on August 24, and the Northern District State Attorney's Office requested to keep him in custody until the end of legal proceedings.
The ROI of resilience: The economic case for healing Israel’s traumatized children
There is no greater hidden liability than untreated childhood trauma, and no higher-yield investment than breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse.
Defense in Lindsay Clancy case claims psychosis behind her killing her children
While Clancy admitted to killing her children, the defense has argued that due to postpartum psychosis and overmedication, she should not be held criminally responsible.
