Two gymnasts have filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics, the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and others, alleging the organizations failed to protect them from sexual abuse by coach Sean Gardner despite repeated complaints about his behavior. The lawsuits claim the organizations were notified of Gardner’s “inappropriate and abusive behaviors,” including hugging and kissing girls, but failed to properly investigate, revoke his coaching credentials, or report him to law enforcement. Gardner was later able to secure a coaching position at Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance Institute in Iowa, where the gymnasts say they and other young girls were abused, despite additional complaints. The lawsuits seek damages for the abuse and negligence in responding to reports of Gardner’s misconduct, including detailed accounts of his alleged “grooming behavior.”
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Forensic analysis has identified the decomposed body discovered in singer D4vd’s impounded Tesla as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to determine the cause of death, and the LAPD is currently without a crime classification or suspect information. The vehicle was impounded after being reported abandoned, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identity of the missing juvenile. D4vd is fully cooperating with authorities, and the singer’s show in Seattle was canceled.
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Tyler Webb, 23, has become the first person sentenced under the Online Safety Act 2023, receiving a nine-year and four-month prison sentence with a hospital order for encouraging serious self-harm and suicide online. After grooming his victim in an online forum, Webb persuaded her to self-harm and repeatedly instructed her to attempt suicide over a live video call, which failed. The judge described Webb’s actions as sexually motivated, and the CPS noted Webb’s digital devices contained disturbing images, reflecting his dangerous and manipulative behavior. This case marks a critical test of the new legislation, which aims to combat harmful online content, and it has opened the door for similar charges against others.
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Seven men were found guilty of multiple sex offenses against two vulnerable teenage girls in Rochdale, England, following a four-month trial. The men, who groomed and exploited the girls over several years, provided them with drugs, alcohol, and shelter in exchange for sexual acts. The crimes, which occurred in various locations, went largely unnoticed despite the girls’ troubled home lives and involvement with social services. The victims’ brave testimony was crucial to securing the convictions, which included significant prison sentences.
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Four men associated with the neo-Nazi group CVLT have been indicted on charges of engaging in a child exploitation enterprise, impacting 16 children, including two in San Bernardino County. The group groomed vulnerable children, exploiting them to create self-harm imagery and extremist content, and threatened to distribute compromising material if victims resisted. These acts included self-mutilation, consuming bodily fluids, and even pressured suicide attempts. Two suspects were recently arrested, while two others are already incarcerated, facing sentences ranging from 20 years to life imprisonment.
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