Following Russia’s invasion, 510 Ukrainian children were brought to Turkey under the “Childhood Without War” project, where an investigation by Agos and Slidstvo.Info revealed alleged abuse at a hotel in Antalya. The investigation, prompted by a March 2024 inspection, documented instances of abuse and neglect, including two girls who became pregnant due to sexual abuse by hotel staff. Despite these findings, investigations in both Turkey and Ukraine were closed without charges, and the “Childhood Without War” project was terminated. Experts highlight that Turkey, as a signatory to international child protection conventions, has a responsibility to investigate and punish rights violations against children within its borders.
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A Utah father, initially lauded as a hero for surviving a winter hike with his three children, is now facing charges of child abuse and torture. After the family was rescued following a harrowing ordeal, it was discovered that the children described Smith as ill-prepared and selfish. Prosecutors allege that Smith chose to summit a mountain despite the children’s expressed discomfort and that he displayed odd behavior. The children’s accounts and video evidence from the hike suggest that Smith was unaware of the trail and ill-equipped for the challenging conditions.
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A 2nd-grade teacher, Randi Nicole Staples, was arrested in Mobile, Alabama, after a video surfaced online depicting her physically abusing her 12-year-old child. The video, filmed inside a home, reportedly shows Staples striking the child multiple times with a belt or strap before grabbing him by the hair and using profanity. Following the incident, Cottage Hill Christian Academy terminated Staples’ employment and is cooperating with law enforcement. Staples faces a felony charge of willful abuse of a child under 18, and the Department of Human Resources has placed the children with a family member while the investigation continues.
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During a recent appearance at the Texas Tribune Festival, State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, accused the White House and Congressional Republicans of a cover-up regarding the Epstein files to protect former President Donald Trump. This accusation was made amidst House Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to schedule a vote demanding the release of the files, a shift from his prior opposition. Talarico argued that the American people deserve full transparency about Jeffrey Epstein and his enablers, while also condemning the hypocrisy of some Republicans. He emphasized that the prosecution of anyone involved, regardless of political affiliation, is necessary to combat crimes against children.
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In a recent interview, Alan Dershowitz, an emeritus Harvard Law Professor, argued against the characterization of Jeffrey Epstein as a “pedophile,” citing Epstein’s 2008 plea deal involving a 17-year-old. Dershowitz’s comments, made on NewsNation, focused on the specifics of the charges, despite the existence of broader allegations against Epstein. This plea deal, which resulted in a lenient sentence, was criticized in a 2020 Justice Department report. Dershowitz, who has a history of defending controversial figures and had a personal connection to Epstein, also defended Trump during his impeachment trial.
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The released emails from Jeffrey Epstein, including one requesting photos of a person and a child, are raising concerns about their potential implications. These emails have emerged from a trove released by House Oversight Republicans and Democrats, implicating Trump and his associates like Barrack in connections to Epstein. While Trump has dismissed the revelations as a hoax, his staff and other Republicans have confirmed the emails’ authenticity. With a discharge petition signed by 218 House members, more damaging information about Trump and other prominent figures may soon be revealed, potentially placing Trump in a politically difficult position.
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On Wednesday, the Swedish government summoned Amazon and other e-commerce sites to a meeting following a report from ChildX regarding the sale of childlike sex dolls on their platforms. The child rights’ organization filed a police report, citing concerns that the sales could violate child sexual exploitation laws and normalize child abuse. The Minister for Social Services scheduled a meeting on November 28th to discuss potential solutions with involved parties. Amazon confirmed it would attend and had already removed the flagged products while ChildX urged greater responsibility and permanent removal of the dolls.
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Newly released documents from the House Oversight Committee reveal a troubling email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and Tom Barrack, the current U.S. ambassador to Turkey. In March 2016, Epstein requested photos of Barrack and a child, sparking further questions about their relationship. The email exchange occurred amidst Epstein’s concerns about his association with Donald Trump, prompting him to not respond to calls. This document dump, released by Republicans, sheds light on Epstein’s extensive network of influential contacts and adds to the mounting evidence of his connections.
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Jonathan Braun, previously granted clemency by Donald Trump in 2021, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for violating the terms of his supervised release. Braun, who had his federal drug trafficking sentence commuted, was accused of sexually assaulting his children’s nanny and physically abusing a 3-year-old child. This marks Braun as the eighth individual granted clemency by Trump who has since been accused of further crimes. Braun, who was previously a high-ranking member of an international drug smuggling operation, was also ordered to undergo rehabilitation.
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