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sexual assault

How a Facebook Group Helped Catch a Serial Offender

December 20, 2025

A man in Colorado has been found guilty of multiple sexual assaults. David Kats, aged 56, was convicted on 17 counts, including 12 for sexual assault. This case is unique because the victims found each other through a Facebook group called “Are We Dating the Same Guy? ” This group is usually used to

crime

A Former Counselor Faces Serious Charges for Alleged Abuse

December 4, 2025

A retired mental health counselor is now facing serious legal trouble. Edmund Rivers, 68, is accused of sexually assaulting five young patients over many years. These incidents reportedly happened at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago. The charges include multiple counts of criminal se

crime

Coach in Peoria Faces Serious Accusations

December 2, 2025

A coach from Peoria is in big trouble. Aydan Trueblood, 22, is accused of hurting a young girl who played in the sports team he coached. He is locked up and will stay that way until his trial. The bad thing happened at his parents' house. The girl and Trueblood talked on Snapchat. Then, she left he

crime

A Chicago Counselor's Dark Legacy: Trust Betrayed

December 2, 2025

A man who once held a position of trust in a Chicago hospital now faces serious charges. Edmund Rivers, a former mental health counselor, is accused of sexually assaulting five young boys. These assaults allegedly happened between 1996 and 2004 at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital. The hospital,

celebrities

The Financial Fallout: Kevin Spacey's Struggle After Allegations

November 20, 2025

Kevin Spacey, once a celebrated actor, now finds himself without a permanent home. The reason? The massive legal fees from defending himself against sexual assault allegations since 2017. He shared this with The Daily Telegraph, explaining how the costs have drained his finances. Spacey, known for

crime

Teacher's Shocking Actions Raise Questions About School Safety

November 16, 2025

A teacher in Colorado has been accused of serious crimes. Teresa Whalin, a 28-year-old wellness teacher, is facing charges. She is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. This relationship lasted for over a year. After they broke up, Whalin allegedly stalked the student. The student

politics

Maine's Senator Candidate: Words Matter

November 12, 2025

In the world of politics, words hold immense power. They can inspire, unite, or divide. Unfortunately, they can also harm and perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Graham Platner, a Democratic U. S. Senate candidate from Maine, recently found himself in hot water due to some ill-advised comments he made o

politics

Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers Stays Open Despite Legal Challenge

November 12, 2025

In a recent court case, a UK council tried to kick asylum seekers out of a hotel. They said the hotel didn't have the right permits. But the judge said no. The judge agreed the hotel was breaking rules. But he also said the government needs to house asylum seekers somewhere. So, the hotel stays open

crime

A Teacher's Downfall: Trust Betrayed

October 31, 2025

A high school teacher and coach in Mansfield ISD found himself on the wrong side of the law. Jared Young, a 33-year-old science teacher and coach at Legacy High School, was arrested on serious charges. These include sexual assault of a child, possession and transmission of child pornography, and hav

crime

The Deceptive Hollywood Dream That Turned into a Nightmare

October 31, 2025

A man who pretended to be a Hollywood producer to lure women into his trap has been sentenced to 146 years in prison. This man, David Pearce, was found guilty of some serious crimes. He was convicted of murdering two women and sexually assaulting seven others over a span of 14 years. The victims, C