child sexual abuse

Massive Child Porn Platform KidFlix Busted, 1.8 Million Users Identified

A coordinated international operation, led by German police and involving 38 countries, dismantled the “KidFlix” child sexual abuse platform. Hosting over 91,000 videos totaling 6,288 hours of abuse, the platform had approximately 1.8 million users worldwide. The takedown, described as one of the largest ever against child pornography, resulted in arrests, the identification of victims, and the seizure of substantial evidence. The investigation also uncovered a serial abuser in the U.S. and a suspect in Germany who offered his son for abuse.

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Former Principal Charged With Raping Student Over Four Years

Tasha Purnell, former principal of A.I. du Pont Middle School, faces over a dozen charges, including rape and continuous sexual abuse of a child. The indictment alleges Purnell sexually assaulted a girl under 16 between 2010 and 2014, exploiting her position of authority. These incidents occurred in New Castle County, Delaware. The Red Clay School District has yet to comment on the charges.

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GOP Rep Arrested for Child Sex Crime After Anti-Trans Stance

A GOP representative, a vocal advocate for legislation supposedly designed to “protect” girls from transgender individuals, has been arrested for preying on a young girl. This arrest throws into stark relief the hypocrisy often associated with such pronouncements, highlighting the disturbing pattern of individuals who publicly champion child protection while secretly engaging in predatory behavior.

The irony is almost too heavy to bear. This elected official, who likely used his platform to fuel fear and prejudice against a vulnerable minority group, now finds himself facing serious consequences for actions directly contradicting his public rhetoric. It underscores a disturbing trend: those who loudly proclaim their commitment to safeguarding children are sometimes the very individuals who pose the greatest threat.… Continue reading

Texas Megachurch Founder Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris, 63, has been indicted on five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child stemming from incidents beginning in 1982 when the victim was 12. The alleged abuse, which lasted four years, came to light after the victim, Cindy Clemishire, publicly accused Morris of sexual abuse. Morris, who resigned from his position last year following admission of “inappropriate sexual behavior,” faces up to 20 years in prison per count. The Oklahoma Attorney General stated there will be no tolerance for such crimes, especially when committed by those in positions of power.

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Seven Men Arrested in Japan for Raping Daughters, Sharing Abuse Footage

Seven Japanese men, aged 30-50, were arrested for raping their daughters or stepdaughters and sharing the resulting videos within a dedicated online chat group. Four men directly abused their children (aged 6-14), while three possessed child pornography. The group’s activities, which began around December 2023, were uncovered following the November 2024 arrest of one member. The men face charges of penetrative sexual assault and violations of child pornography and prostitution laws.

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Flight Attendant Pleads Guilty to Filming Multiple Children in Airplane Bathroom

Estes Carter Thompson III, a former American Airlines flight attendant, pleaded guilty to attempting to sexually exploit a child and possessing child sexual abuse images. His crimes involved secretly recording at least five underage girls using airplane lavatories, including a 14-year-old whose lawsuit against American Airlines has been settled. The investigation uncovered hundreds of additional child sexual abuse images on Thompson’s iCloud account. Thompson faces a significant prison sentence and substantial fines at his June 17 sentencing.

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Tennessee Gynecologist Arrested: Unnecessary Procedures, Unsanitary Conditions, and Sexual Assault Allegations

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, a Memphis gynecologist, faces federal charges including enticing individuals across state lines for illegal sexual activity, along with adulteration and misbranding of medical devices, and healthcare fraud. The indictment alleges Kumar performed unnecessary procedures on patients using unsanitary, reused medical devices while billing Medicare and Medicaid fraudulently. This spanned from September 2019 to June 2024, with authorities suggesting the number of affected patients may be higher. Kumar’s actions, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Fondren, constituted predatory behavior under the guise of medical examinations.

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Colorado Orphanage Founder Convicted of Child Sex Abuse

A Colorado jury found Michael Geilenfeld, founder of Haiti’s St. Joseph’s Home For Boys, guilty of sexually abusing multiple boys under his care between 2005 and 2010. The conviction stems from six counts of illicit sexual conduct and one count of traveling for illicit sexual purposes, resulting in a potential 30-year prison sentence. This case followed a prior defamation suit Geilenfeld filed, ironically leading to the uncovering of evidence that ultimately secured his conviction. Geilenfeld’s actions were brought to light largely due to the persistence of Paul Kendrick, a Maine resident who had previously accused Geilenfeld of abuse.

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Indian Teen’s Alleged Rape by 58: Caste System Fuels Outrage

An 18-year-old Dalit woman in Kerala, India, reported years of sexual abuse, leading to the arrest of 58 men and boys. The abuse allegedly began when she was 13, with a neighbor filming the assault and using the footage to blackmail her into further abuse by dozens of others. The case highlights the vulnerability of Dalit women in India, where societal stigma and caste-based discrimination often hinder reporting and justice. Despite the severity of the crime, the case has received less national outrage than other high-profile rapes, emphasizing the pervasive issue of impunity for perpetrators targeting marginalized communities.

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