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Long Beach Police Rescue Teenage Girl From Suspected Human Trafficking

Detectives located the 14-year-old girl in Los Angeles a few hours after she was reported missing.

Teacher of the Year Finalist Arrested in Underage Sex Sting

Ruben Guzman, a 31-year-old math teacher and assistant principal, allegedly offered cash for sex acts with someone he thought was a 13-year-old boy

Prominent Figures Face Fallout Over Epstein Ties

Resignations and investigations follow release of new Epstein files

Pasadena Fire Captain Charged with Decades of Child Sexual Abuse

Judge sets $3.25M bail for Christopher James Ramstead, who faces up to 135 years in prison if convicted

UCLA Professor Faces Scrutiny Over Epstein Correspondence

Emails reveal 2017 research funding discussions between Mark Jude Tramo and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Former Hoover High Associate Principal Sentenced to 8 Years for Child Pornography Possession

Charles Thomas Boyd Defreitas pleaded guilty to charges involving over 600 images of child sexual abuse material

Imprisoned GirlsDoPorn Ringleader Ordered to Pay $76M to Victims

Michael Pratt sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.

Former Hoover High Principal Sentenced for Child Porn Possession

Charles Thomas Boyd DeFreitas received 8 years in prison for having over 600 images of child sexual abuse material.

Man arrested for alleged child sex trafficking during Rohnert Park traffic stop

A 32-year-old man was taken into custody after police found a missing 14-year-old girl in his car.

California Teacher of the Year Finalist Arrested in Child Sex Sting

Ruben Guzman, an assistant principal and math teacher, was caught trying to pay for sexual acts with an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old boy.

S.F. Man Charged with Pimping Released Before Arraignment

Travelle Moore, 20, was charged with alleged human trafficking offenses but released on his own recognizance before facing a judge.

Escondido Man Arrested for Alleged Indecent Exposure Incidents

Suspect accused of flashing multiple women and high school-aged girls over several months

Placer County Judge Denies Placement of Sexually Violent Predator Near Private School

William Stephenson's relocation to Alta was rejected due to proximity to Little Bear Creative Academy.

Pasadena Fire Captain Charged with Nine Counts of Child Sexual Abuse

Christopher James Ramstead faces bail review hearing on Friday after pleading not guilty to alleged abuse over two decades

10 Arrested in San Jose Child Sex Sting, Including Middle School Vice Principal

Authorities say the suspects, ranging from 25 to 72 years old, were nabbed in an undercover operation ahead of the Super Bowl.

San Jose Middle School Assistant Principal Arrested in Super Bowl Sex Abuse Sting

Authorities say the assistant principal communicated with an undercover officer posing as a minor and arranged to meet for sex.

Suspected Escondido serial flasher jailed

Authorities say Hector Santa Maria Toledo exposed himself to schoolgirls and a woman in recent weeks

Police Seek Man Approached 13-Year-Old Girl in Redwood City

The teen girl said the man asked for her name and phone number after pulling up in a gray sedan.

Emails Reveal Epstein's Elaborate Scheme to Target Elon Musk Through His Brother Kimbal

New documents show Epstein used a woman to get close to Kimbal Musk, hoping to gain access to his brother Elon Musk

Professors Hoped Epstein's Wealth Would Fund Their Research

New documents reveal deep ties between the disgraced financier and high-profile academics seeking private donations.