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South Jersey Children’s Gymnastics Coach Matthew Shriver Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor

Galloway, NJ – A 51-year-old gymnastics coach from South Jersey has been arrested on charges of sexual assault involving a minor. Matthew Shriver, previously associated with Everest Gymnastics in Galloway Township, is accused of engaging in sexual activity with a girl under 16 years old.Gymnastics…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 21 Nov 2024

South Jersey Children’s Gymnastics Coach Matthew Shriver Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor

Bloom-Vernon Local School District Teacher, Caroline Johnson, Admits to Sexually Abusing a Student

Portsmouth, OH – A shocking case of sexual misconduct has come to light in southern Ohio, where a former teacher and coach has admitted to sexually abusing a minor student. Caroline Johnson, 36, of South Webster, entered a guilty plea to two counts of sexual…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 18 Nov 2024

Bloom-Vernon Local School District Teacher, Caroline Johnson, Admits to Sexually Abusing a Student

Anchor Baptist Church Pastor George Bell, 72, Pleads Not Guilty to Child Rape Charges in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH – George Bell, a 72-year-old former pastor of Anchor Baptist Church in Columbus, appeared in court Tuesday, November 12, 2024, to face serious allegations of child sexual abuse. Bell entered a not-guilty plea to multiple felony charges, including four counts of rape and…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 15 Nov 2024

Anchor Baptist Church Pastor George Bell, 72, Pleads Not Guilty to Child Rape Charges in Columbus, OH

Title IX Complaint Filed Against University of Florida’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Todd Golden

Gainesville, FL – Florida men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden is under scrutiny following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking made by multiple women. Documents obtained by The Alligator reveal a formal Title IX complaint filed against Golden on September 27, 2024, citing potential viol

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 11 Nov 2024

Title IX Complaint Filed Against University of Florida’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Todd Golden

Berkshire Coach Nick Burzanko, 35, Charged with Sending Explicit Snapchat Photo to 17-Year-Old Student

Burton, OH – A Berkshire High School coach has been arrested and charged with a felony after allegedly sending an inappropriate photo to a student. Nick Burzanko, 35, of Middlefield, faces accusations of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, a fifth-degree felony. High School Coach Arrested…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 7 Nov 2024

Berkshire Coach Nick Burzanko, 35, Charged with Sending Explicit Snapchat Photo to 17-Year-Old Student

Former University Park Mayor Joel Biermann Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Crimes

University Park, MD – Joel Biermann, 46, who served as mayor of University Park, Maryland from 2022 to 2024, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts related to child sexual abuse materials. FBI investigators reportedly discovered over 45,000 files depicting suspected child sexual abuse…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 4 Nov 2024

Former University Park Mayor Joel Biermann Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Crimes

Former Mesquite ISD Coach Accused of Child Grooming: Disturbing Evidence Uncovered in Surveillance Footage

Balch Springs, TX – A shocking case of alleged child grooming has come to light in North Texas. Sergio Gonzalez, a former coach at A.C. New Middle School in the Mesquite Independent School District (ISD), was arrested on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The Balch Springs…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 1 Nov 2024

Former Mesquite ISD Coach Accused of Child Grooming: Disturbing Evidence Uncovered in Surveillance Footage

New Jersey Corrections Officers, Gary Nieves and William Young, Charged with Sexual Assault of Resident at Juvenile Female Intake Facility

Bordentown, NJ – Two senior Juvenile Justice Commission Senior Corrections Officers have been charged with sexually assaulting a female resident at Juvenile Female Secure Care and Intake Facility in Bordentown. The allegations have sparked outrage and prompted a swift response from state authorities

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 30 Oct 2024

New Jersey Corrections Officers, Gary Nieves and William Young, Charged with Sexual Assault of Resident at Juvenile Female Intake Facility

Former Wheeling Park High School Teacher, Micah Farmer, Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse

Wheeling, WV – A former Wheeling Park High School teacher faces severe consequences after admitting to sexual misconduct with a student. Micah Farmer, 37, of Wheeling, entered guilty pleas to two counts of third-degree felony sexual assault in Ohio County Circuit Court. Teacher’s Potential Sentence…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 29 Oct 2024

Former Wheeling Park High School Teacher, Micah Farmer, Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse

Sebastian River High School Teacher Suspended, Employee Fired Amid Student Relationship Allegations

Sebastian, FL – An Indian River County teacher has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student at Sebastian River High School. The teacher, who remains unnamed, had responsibilities at both Sebastian River High School and Sebastian River

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 25 Oct 2024

Sebastian River High School Teacher Suspended, Employee Fired Amid Student Relationship Allegations

Former Benton County, AR Daycare Worker, Christian Sellars, Sentenced to 230 Years for Child Sex Crimes

Benton County, AR – Christian Sellars, a former daycare worker from Centerton, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 230 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes. The sentencing took place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, following a joint cyber investigation by local…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 24 Oct 2024

Former Benton County, AR Daycare Worker, Christian Sellars, Sentenced to 230 Years for Child Sex Crimes

JROTC Instructor Arrested for Alleged Student Relationship at South Miami Senior High School

Miami, FL – A shocking incident has unfolded at South Miami Senior High School, where a 75-year-old Senior Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) instructor, retired U.S. Army Col. Eliezer Santana, has been arrested for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student. Santa

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 22 Oct 2024

JROTC Instructor Arrested for Alleged Student Relationship at South Miami Senior High School