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HARRISBURG, PA — A Lebanon County judge has denied a request for post-conviction relief filed by Kimberly Maurer, upholding her life sentence plus 10 to 20 years for the brutal …
Pennsylvania Judge Denies Relief for Woman Convicted in Torture and Killing of 12-Year-Old Boy Read More
LINWOOD, PA — A 31-year-old Linwood man has been arrested following a comprehensive investigation conducted by the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office of Child Neglect, Abuse, and Exploitation Task Force, …
Linwood Man Arrested Following Child Abuse Task Force Investigation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli’s House Bill 355, aimed at protecting children from abuse by those in positions of authority, passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously on …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Children Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) concluded its participation in the Five Days of Action® campaign this week, a national initiative aimed at preventing child sexual …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Participates in Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania State Trooper is facing serious allegations after being charged with crimes related to an alleged effort to obstruct a police investigation.
Pennsylvania State Trooper Charged with Witness Intimidation in Child Abuse Investigation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — William Lee Show, a 52-year-old man from Venango County, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term of 50 to 100 years. Declared a sexually violent predator …
Pennsylvania Monster Sentenced: 50-100 Years for Heinous Child Abuse Crimes! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently unveiled its 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, a comprehensive document detailing statewide and county-level data on child abuse …
Pennsylvania Releases 2023 Child Protective Services Report Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced additional charges this week in the tragic case of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland’s death. Her father, Rendell Hoagland, 52, and …
Parents Face New Charges in the Death of 12-Year-Old Malinda Hoagland Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to combat child abuse and exploitation, state House lawmakers on Monday passed legislation (H.B. 2175) that would create a permanent Office of Child …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Establish Permanent Office of Child Advocate Read More
LANCASTER, PA — A Lititz man received a prison sentence of 5 ¾ to 12 years on Tuesday for abusing a 3-year-old child, resulting in a broken femur. Timofey Freint, …
Lititz Man Sentenced for Severe Child Abuse Leading to Broken Femur Read More