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Child abuse

Court News
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Judge Denies Relief for Woman Convicted in Torture and Killing of 12-Year-Old Boy

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

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 …

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Arrest
Crime & Safety / Regional

Linwood Man Arrested Following Child Abuse Task Force Investigation

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

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, …

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Pennsylvania Capitol
Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Children

May 8, 2025May 7, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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YGBW staff sign the Five Days of Action® pledge
Children's Issues

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Participates in Child Abuse Prevention Campaign

April 26, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

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 …

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Legal
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Trooper Charged with Witness Intimidation in Child Abuse Investigation

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

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.

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William Show
Crime & Safety / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Monster Sentenced: 50-100 Years for Heinous Child Abuse Crimes!

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

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 …

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Child abuse
Children's Issues / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Releases 2023 Child Protective Services Report

August 25, 2024August 24, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Legal
Crime & Safety

Parents Face New Charges in the Death of 12-Year-Old Malinda Hoagland

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

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 …

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