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Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned by Trump Gets Life Sentence for Child Molestation

Andrew Paul Johnson was convicted of storming the Capitol but later charged with sexually abusing two children in Florida.

Former Colorado Doctor Wanted on Sex Assault Charge Injured in Florida Shootout

Thomas Steffens, 72, was shot multiple times by U.S. Marshals after refusing to surrender in Vero Beach.

Two Miami Teens Charged as Adults in Community Garden Assault

Authorities say two boys, now 13 and 12, are jailed without bond for alleged 2025 rape of 12-year-old girl

Prison Releasee Fathers 15-Year-Old's Baby, Gets 30 More Years

Tevaris D. Holmes convicted of lewd and lascivious battery on a child in Brevard County, Florida

3 Miami Boys Charged as Adults in Alleged Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl

The incident occurred at a Miami community garden in June 2025, with one boy allegedly putting rocks in the victim's mouth to silence her.

3 Baby-Faced Boys Charged in Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl

Suspects allegedly stuffed rocks in victim's mouth to muffle her screams during 30-minute attack

Epstein Exploited Elite Doctors for Abusive Medical Care

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and connections to manipulate medical professionals for his own nefarious purposes.

Doctors Allegedly Helped Jeffrey Epstein Manipulate Women

New York Times exposé reveals Epstein's control over medical care of women in his orbit

Okeechobee Man Arrested on 15 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession

State authorities announced the arrest as part of a broader initiative to intercept criminals targeting children online.

Two Miami Teens Charged as Adults for Alleged Rape of 12-Year-Old

13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jushia Jones accused of 2025 attack in community garden

Pensacola airport worker arrested on out-of-state warrant

City cooperating with law enforcement, employee placed on leave pending court appearance

Emails Reveal Epstein's Sordid Network of Introductions and Arrangements

Leaked documents shed light on the disgraced financier's web of connections and questionable activities.

Tampa Teacher Arrested for Kissing 17-Year-Old Student

Leto High School teacher Gregory Sinadinos II charged with battery, soliciting lewd conduct, and distributing obscene material to a minor

Gainesville Man Charged for Explicit Videos and Chats with Minors

Aaron Ross Robison Eliot-Gaines accused of sending nude videos, requesting explicit content, and engaging in inappropriate conversations with underage victims.

Epstein Hid Trove of Evidence from Investigators for Over a Decade

Documents suggest the late sex offender went to extreme lengths to conceal potential evidence of his crimes.

Epstein Hid Trove of Evidence from Investigators for Over a Decade

Documents suggest the late sex offender went to extreme lengths to conceal potential evidence of his crimes

Epstein Hid Trove of Evidence from Investigators for Over a Decade

Documents suggest the late sex offender successfully concealed potential evidence of his crimes from law enforcement

Epstein Hid Trove of Evidence for Over a Decade

Documents suggest disgraced financier successfully concealed potential evidence from investigators

Southwest Florida Task Force Arrests Two in Human Trafficking Operation

State Attorney Amira Fox announces crackdown on child exploitation and trafficking

Johnston County Man Sentenced to 73 Years for Child Sex Crimes

Paul Richard Yenchik convicted of multiple sex offenses against a minor with autism

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