Thomas Pinkerton Jr., a former youth minister at an Assemblies of God church, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Maryland, stemming from allegations of sexually abusing six teenagers between 2006 and 2010. According to an arrest warrant, the alleged abuse involved inappropriate touching and kissing, with Pinkerton reportedly telling the boys that such acts were normal. The investigation began after seven men came forward with allegations, which also included massages and other inappropriate acts. Pinkerton, who is not formally credentialed as a minister with the denomination, is currently being held without bond, and a preliminary court hearing is scheduled for September 5th.
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Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein have shed new light on his perspective of the scandal. When asked about his former friendship with Epstein, Trump claimed Epstein “stole” Virginia Giuffre, who was a Mar-a-Lago spa worker at the time. This statement, devoid of any empathy for Giuffre, who later became a key accuser of Epstein, reveals Trump’s view of her as property. Furthermore, Trump’s focus on the inconvenience caused by Epstein’s actions and his promotion of his resort’s spa highlights a lack of concern for the victims of Epstein’s crimes. Ultimately, Trump’s words minimize the severity of Epstein’s actions and instead, he seems more concerned with protecting his own image.
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An investigation uncovers David Neil Tuck, a childcare worker with a history of child sexual abuse, who operated a family daycare service in Batemans Bay, Australia. Despite facing charges, Tuck was licensed, and it’s estimated he abused up to 55 children. The article details the experiences of two survivors, LJ and Hailey, who were victims of Tuck’s abuse at a young age. They share their stories to raise awareness and advocate for reforms within the childcare industry, pushing for accountability and support for other victims.
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The Epstein Conspiracy Is the Horror Story of Our Age
It’s a chilling thought, really. Imagine being a victim, enduring the unimaginable, and then having to watch the very person who inflicted such pain ascend to the pinnacle of power. The man who caused your suffering, perhaps repeatedly, is now the president of the United States. Imagine the constant, sickening reminder, every day, every trial, every instance of them seemingly getting away with it.
Then consider the courtroom. You hope, you pray, you believe justice is within reach. You watch the Carroll case, clinging to the hope that finally, finally, some accountability will come.… Continue reading
Artist Maria Farmer, who previously accused Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of sexual assault, has accused Donald Trump of lying about his presence in Epstein’s Manhattan office. According to Farmer, she encountered Trump in the office in 1995 and felt threatened by his behavior. Trump’s representatives have denied he was ever in Epstein’s office, but Farmer insists he was present and that Epstein and Trump were “best friends” at the time. She further stated she had urged the FBI to investigate Trump’s connections to Epstein, due to the alleged incident and their relationship.
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Maria Farmer reported Donald Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein to the FBI on two occasions, detailing her concerns about Epstein’s pursuit of young women and his association with powerful figures like Trump. In 1996, Farmer described an unsettling encounter with Trump at Epstein’s office, where she felt uncomfortable. While Farmer did not have direct evidence of Trump’s wrongdoing, she expressed concerns about his association with Epstein, which has been documented in photos, videos, and a 2003 birthday letter referencing a shared “secret.” These reports come amid increasing scrutiny of Trump’s relationship with Epstein.
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Rep. Jim Jordan is scheduled to be deposed regarding allegations that he failed to protect wrestlers he coached at Ohio State University from sexual abuse by team doctor Richard Strauss. Jordan, who has denied any knowledge of the abuse, will be questioned under oath for the first time by lawyers representing former OSU students suing the university. The deposition comes amid lawsuits that allege Jordan was aware of the abuse. This deposition is a part of the ongoing legal proceedings against OSU, which has faced allegations of covering up Strauss’s misconduct for years.
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Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan is scheduled to be deposed in a civil suit concerning the sex abuse scandal at Ohio State University, where he served as assistant wrestling coach. The deposition stems from allegations that Jordan was aware of sexual assaults perpetrated by Dr. Richard Strauss but failed to protect student wrestlers. The plaintiffs, who include former students, allege that they discussed the assaults with Jordan and other staff members. Jordan has consistently denied any involvement in the alleged cover-up, though survivors like Steve Snyder-Hill express skepticism given the proximity of Jordan’s locker to Strauss.
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Rep. Jim Jordan to be questioned under oath on Ohio State doctor sex abuse scandal is a situation that’s been a long time coming. It’s hard not to think that a lot of “I don’t recalls” and Fifth Amendment invocations are going to be part of the landscape. The very idea of an oath seems almost quaint, a relic of a time when concepts like duty and integrity actually carried weight. It feels like accountability is finally knocking on the door, which is a good thing.
The core of the issue, of course, is Jordan’s alleged knowledge of, and potentially his inaction regarding, the sexual abuse perpetrated by Dr.… Continue reading
In a recent development, a federal appeals court in New York has affirmed the civil jury verdict against former President Donald Trump. The court upheld the decision that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll, and which ordered him to pay $5 million in damages. The three-judge panel’s unanimous ruling stated Trump had not proven any errors from the district court that would warrant a new trial. This decision stems from the May 2023 verdict issued by a jury in Manhattan federal court.
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