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Former HISD Teacher Jesus Zamora Accused of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Student at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy

Houston, TX – A shocking case of alleged sexual misconduct has emerged from a prestigious Houston school. Jesus Zamora, 25, a former computer teacher at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, faces charges of sexual assault of a child. The accusations stem from multiple alleged encounters…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 17 Oct 2024

Former HISD Teacher Jesus Zamora Accused of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Student at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy

Former Turning Point Community Church Youth Pastor, Luke Cunningham, Facing Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Lubbock, TX – Lubbock prosecutors revealed shocking developments during a recent court hearing, disclosing that investigators have identified another potential victim of Luke Cunningham, a former youth minister already facing serious charges of sexual abuse involving teenage girls. The new allegatio

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 16 Oct 2024

Former Turning Point Community Church Youth Pastor, Luke Cunningham, Facing Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Lance Spencer’s Dark Legacy: Former Bozhi’s Gym Nest Gymnastic Coach Faces Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges

Huntington, WV – A Cabell County court saw Lance Spencer, a former gymnastics coach, appear on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, to address multiple sexual abuse charges. Spencer, arrested and indicted in May, faces eight counts of sexual abuse by a custodian and eight counts of…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 16 Oct 2024

Lance Spencer’s Dark Legacy: Former Bozhi’s Gym Nest Gymnastic Coach Faces Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges

Former Scranton St Patrick Catholic Priest Permanently Defrocked for Child Sexual Abuse

Scranton, PA – The Diocese of Scranton has permanently removed Martin M. Boylan from the clerical state following a lengthy canonical process that found him guilty of sexually assaulting minors. The decision, announced Tuesday, October 8, 2024, by diocesan officials, marks the end of an…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 15 Oct 2024

Former Scranton St Patrick Catholic Priest Permanently Defrocked for Child Sexual Abuse

South Florida Pastor Accused of Sexual Assault Faces Ongoing Investigation Despite Still Preaching

Pompano Beach, FL – A Palm Beach County pastor is at the center of a sexual assault investigation that has expanded beyond the initial allegations. Pheguel Pierre Louis, 40, leader of the New Jerusalem Church in Riviera Beach, was arrested in August 2023 on charges…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 15 Oct 2024

South Florida Pastor Accused of Sexual Assault Faces Ongoing Investigation Despite Still Preaching

Devender Middle School Boys Basketball Coach, Dwaine Sponseller, Facing Multiple Child Sex Charges

Parkersburg, WV – A lawsuit has been filed against a suspended Wood County teacher and coach for allegedly sexually abusing a middle school basketball player. The civil complaint was submitted on September 26, 2024, in Wood Circuit Court by the minor plaintiff, identified as S.D.,…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 14 Oct 2024

Devender Middle School Boys Basketball Coach, Dwaine Sponseller, Facing Multiple Child Sex Charges

Former Taylor High School Coach Randy “Scott” Sullivan Arrested for Sexual Abuse

Kokomo, IN – Taylor High School is grappling with a scandal as former girl’s basketball coach Randy “Scott” Sullivan, 49, was arrested for an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student and possibly a second. Sullivan faces charges after allegedly sending explicit photos and videos to…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 9 Oct 2024

Former Taylor High School Coach Randy “Scott” Sullivan Arrested for Sexual Abuse

Miami Massage Therapist Arrested: Leandro Pardo-Fuentes Charged with Sexual Assault During Client Session at The Mark Spa

Miami, FL – A Miami massage therapist faces serious allegations after a client reported sexual misconduct during a massage session. Leandro Pardo-Fuentes, 32, was taken into custody on Thursday, October 3, 2024, and charged with sexual battery, according to Miami-Dade jail records. Woman Claims Sexu

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 9 Oct 2024

Miami Massage Therapist Arrested: Leandro Pardo-Fuentes Charged with Sexual Assault During Client Session at The Mark Spa

Anthony Odiong, Former Waco Catholic Priest Faces New Sexual Assault Charges as More Victims Emerge

Waco, TX – A McLennan County grand jury has issued a new four-count indictment against Father Anthony Odiong, 56, a former Catholic priest who served in Waco and West, Texas. This latest indictment, returned on Thursday, September 26, 2024, alleges sexual assault of a woman…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 8 Oct 2024

Anthony Odiong, Former Waco Catholic Priest Faces New Sexual Assault Charges as More Victims Emerge

Ernest Yeager – Fairmont Senior High School Teacher Charged with Engaging in Sexual Acts with Student

Fairmont, WV — In a shocking turn of events, Ernest Yeager, a 33-year-old former teacher at Fairmont Senior High School, has been indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury on multiple serious charges stemming from alleged sexual acts with a 17-year-old male student. Disturbing Allegations…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 8 Oct 2024

Ernest Yeager – Fairmont Senior High School Teacher Charged with Engaging in Sexual Acts with Student

Local Youth Pastor Marvin Scales To Spend 50 Years for Child Sex Abuse in Waxahachie, TX

Waxahachie, TX – A former youth pastor from Waxahachie, Texas, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing four minors, including the impregnation of a 14-year-old girl. Registered Sex Offender, Youth Pastor Gets 14-Year-Old Pregnant Marvin Scales, 53, received

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 7 Oct 2024

Local Youth Pastor Marvin Scales To Spend 50 Years for Child Sex Abuse in Waxahachie, TX

Irving Little Spurs Pediatrics Pediatric Medical Assistant Arrested for Child Molestation

Irving, TX – A shocking case of alleged child abuse has emerged in North Texas, involving a pediatric medical assistant accused of molesting young patients under the guise of medical care. Angel Nunez, 25, was arrested by Irving police on September 5, 2024, on charges…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 7 Oct 2024

Irving Little Spurs Pediatrics Pediatric Medical Assistant Arrested for Child Molestation