Latest News | Abuse Guardian Legal News

Central Christian Church Youth Pastor Thomas Pinkerton Facing 24 Child Sex Abuse Charges in Baltimore

Rossville, MD – Baltimore County police say a former youth pastor at Central Christian Church in Rossville has been charged with sexually abusing teenage boys between 2006 and 2010, and a judge has ordered him held without bail citing public safety concerns. Thomas Pinkerton, 52,…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 12 Aug 2025

Central Christian Church Youth Pastor Thomas Pinkerton Facing 24 Child Sex Abuse Charges in Baltimore

Hope Academy Substitute Teacher, Alley Bardfield, Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 11-Year-Old, Faces 40 Years Prison

Substitute Teacher Convicted After Blaming 11-Year-Old for Sexual Abuse A 34-year-old former substitute teacher from Decatur, Illinois, has been convicted after authorities say she sexually abused an eleven-year-old boy, sent him explicit images, and transferred him hundreds of dollars via CashApp.

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 11 Aug 2025

Hope Academy Substitute Teacher, Alley Bardfield, Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing 11-Year-Old, Faces 40 Years Prison

Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas Water Slide Acrylic Panel Breaks, Injuring Passenger

On August 7, an adult guest aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sustained injuries after an acrylic glass panel on a water slide broke while they were sliding through it. The individual is currently receiving medical treatment and is in stable condition. Water Slide…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 8 Aug 2025

Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas Water Slide Acrylic Panel Breaks, Injuring Passenger

Justin Pate, Manager at Delaware County Pizza Shop, Pat’s Pizza, Charged With Serial Rape, Child Exploitation

Manager at Delaware County Pizza Shop Charged With Serial Rape, Child Exploitation A manager at Pat’s Pizza in Brookhaven, Delaware County, has been charged with dozens of counts of rape and child abuse after officials say he sexually abused several teenage girls employed at the…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 7 Aug 2025

Justin Pate, Manager at Delaware County Pizza Shop, Pat’s Pizza, Charged With Serial Rape, Child Exploitation

Jeffrey Joseph Leoni, Wyomissing Psychologist, Charged With Indecent Assault and Child Sexual Abuse in Berks County Investigation

Berks County, PA—Jeffrey Joseph Leoni, age 54, of Sinking Spring, is facing numerous criminal charges following an investigation conducted by the Berks County District Attorney’s Office. Leoni, a licensed psychologist who offered mental health services out of his Wyomissing office and publicly claim

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 6 Aug 2025

Jeffrey Joseph Leoni, Wyomissing Psychologist, Charged With Indecent Assault and Child Sexual Abuse in Berks County Investigation

Changjun Chen, Massage Tang Masseuse Arrested on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Rogers, AR – Changjun Chen, 44, was taken into custody on August 2 after being accused of rape and second-degree sexual assault, as revealed by court documents. Masseuse Changjun Chen Arrested for Sexual Assault During Massage Session The incident occurred on June 21 at the Massage…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 5 Aug 2025

Changjun Chen, Massage Tang Masseuse Arrested on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Son of Faith Life Church Employee, Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., Facing 27 Felony Counts Including 11 Rapes and Sexual Abuse of 3 Young Girls

New Albany, OH – Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., 36, son of the co-pastors of Faith Life Church in New Albany and Powell, faces 27 felony counts, including 11 counts of rape, 11 counts of gross sexual imposition, and five counts of unlawful sexual conduct with…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 5 Aug 2025

Son of Faith Life Church Employee, Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., Facing 27 Felony Counts Including 11 Rapes and Sexual Abuse of 3 Young Girls

Manuel Enrique Garcia, Miami Therapist Accused of Sexual Misconduct Arrested After Multiple Patients Speak Out

Miami, FL — A 33-year-old therapist at a women’s mental health and substance abuse treatment center in Miami faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations from patients, Miami police confirmed Tuesday. Victims Report Threats and Sexual Assault During Therapy Sessions Manuel Enrique Garcia was apprehe

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 5 Aug 2025

Manuel Enrique Garcia, Miami Therapist Accused of Sexual Misconduct Arrested After Multiple Patients Speak Out

Toddler Rescued and Revived After Near-Drowning in Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel Pool

Fort Lauderdale, FL – A 2-year-old girl was discovered unresponsive in the pool at the Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale at Cypress Creek on Saturday evening, prompting a rapid response from Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue. Crews arrived at the scene around 7:00 p.m. following…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 5 Aug 2025

Toddler Rescued and Revived After Near-Drowning in Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel Pool

Family Medical Group Doctor Richard B. Tancer Charged with Sexual Assault Following Medical Exam Incident in Little Ferry

Little Ferry, NJ – Authorities have charged Richard B. Tancer, 68, a Montville-based physician, with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact following an incident at a Little Ferry medical clinic. The charges stem from an investigation triggered by an alleged sexual assault on an…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 4 Aug 2025

Family Medical Group Doctor Richard B. Tancer Charged with Sexual Assault Following Medical Exam Incident in Little Ferry

Former Ravenswood Assistant Track Coach Found Guilty of Secretly Recording Students at Middle School

Ravenswood, WV – A former assistant middle school track coach has been found guilty after admitting to secretly recording students as they changed their clothes, according to the Ravenswood Police Chief. Complaint of Changing Room Recording Sparks Immediate Police Response On Thursday, March 21, 202

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 4 Aug 2025

Former Ravenswood Assistant Track Coach Found Guilty of Secretly Recording Students at Middle School

Gulf Breeze High School Teacher Molly Mersereau Arrested for Secret Relationship with Student, Using Hidden Phones to Communicate

Gulf Breeze, FL – A 36-year-old hospitality teacher at Gulf Breeze High School, Molly Mersereau, was taken into custody Tuesday following accusations that she engaged in a romantic relationship with a student. Authorities charged her with multiple offenses, including using communication devices to f

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 1 Aug 2025

Gulf Breeze High School Teacher Molly Mersereau Arrested for Secret Relationship with Student, Using Hidden Phones to Communicate