In Florida, a well-known pastor named Mark Vega is in hot water. He's been accused of not reporting child sex abuse to the police, which is a big deal and against the law. Vega leads a church called Ignite Life Center in Gainesville and has a history of working with the New York Yankees as a chaplain. The trouble started when reports of abuse at his church surfaced, ...
Corey Feldman is back in the spotlight, this time on the dance floor. The 54-year-old actor, famous for his roles in 80s classics like "The Goonies" and "Stand by Me, " is set to compete in season 34 of "Dancing With the Stars. " He'll be paired with reigning champion Jenna Johnson, and Feldman can't hide his excitement. "I'm lucky to have someone as skilled as Jenn...
A woman who almost became a surrogate for a couple in Southern California decided to back out after finding some things fishy. This couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, are now being investigated by both local and federal authorities. The trouble started when their 2-month-old baby was taken to the hospital with a serious head injury. Since then, 21 children have be...
In California, a couple who used surrogate mothers to have many children are now in serious trouble. They are accused of abusing those children and treating their employees badly. The couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, are at the center of a big investigation. Police found 15 children in their home and took them away for safety. The children were hurt, both physi...
Doctors who work with families play a big role in protecting kids. They need to know how to spot signs of abuse and neglect. A recent study looked at how much these doctors know and how they act when they suspect a child is being hurt. The study also checked if special training could help them do better. First, the study found that doctors already have some knowledg...
A former surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, has been given a 20-year sentence for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, mostly children, over a span of 25 years. He showed no emotion as the judge read out the verdict. This is not his first time facing justice. Back in 2020, he was already sentenced to 15 years for similar crimes against four children, including two of his ...
The debate around making child dependency courts open to the public is hot. Some say it's a good idea. Others say it's not. One person who thinks it's a good idea is Nathan Witkin. He believes that open courts will make people more aware of child welfare issues. He also thinks that this awareness will lead to more money for child welfare. More money, he argues, wil...
The Salvation Army is facing serious accusations. A former music director, Joel Collier, is accused of sexually abusing a young girl for years. This happened despite the organization knowing about his past misconduct. The victim, Riley Neville, is now speaking out. She wants the Salvation Army to be held accountable for their alleged negligence. The Salvation Army i...
In the quiet town of Vannes, France, a disturbing trial is about to begin. A former surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, is accused of sexually abusing 299 people, most of whom were young patients. The trial will last for four months and will involve hundreds of victims. Le Scouarnec, now 74, has admitted to some of the crimes but claims he doesn't remember all the details. ...
In 2021, a big change happened at a major children's hospital. They introduced a new set of rules to handle babies with broken bones. The goal? To make sure every baby gets the right care, every time. This wasn't just about following rules; it was about keeping kids safe. The hospital wanted to see if doctors were sticking to these new guidelines. They looked at how...