Devin Carroll, a 22-year-old pastor and former in-school suspension aide at Conway Middle School, has been arrested and charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge stems from an alleged sexual assault reported at the school on May 29, where Carroll is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old. Carroll resigned from his position at the school in January, effective June 7. He was released on a $30,000 bond.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday for parts of central and east-central Iowa. Heat index values are predicted to reach up to 105 degrees. The high temperatures and humidity pose a risk of heat-related illnesses. It is recommended to stay hydrated, seek air conditioning, avoid direct sun exposure, and check on vulnerable individuals.
The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Donald Trump’s request to reconsider the $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case. The court upheld its December 2024 decision affirming the jury’s finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll. Trump’s arguments for reconsideration centered on the admission of the “Access Hollywood” tape and testimony from other women alleging similar misconduct. This ruling comes separate from a pending appeal of an $83.3 million defamation verdict against Trump in the same case, where he invokes Supreme Court precedent on presidential immunity.
Joel Le Scouarnec, a French surgeon, received a 20-year prison sentence for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, primarily children, between 1989 and 2014. The court considered his targeting of vulnerable and sedated victims as an aggravating factor. Despite Le Scouarnec’s admission of guilt and expression of remorse, victims and their families expressed outrage over the sentence’s length and the insufficient societal response to the case. Le Scouarnec, already serving a 15-year sentence for prior offenses, may be eligible for parole by 2030.
The trial of Joel Le Scouarnec, France’s most prolific known pedophile, concluded with widespread frustration over the lack of public attention, despite the conviction of a surgeon who admitted to abusing almost 300 individuals, mostly children. Victims, forming a campaign group, criticized the government’s inaction and a perceived societal indifference, highlighting institutional failures that allowed the abuse to persist for decades. The case, unlike the widely publicized Pelicot trial, failed to garner similar public outrage, prompting questions about France’s willingness to confront widespread child sexual abuse. Experts suggest this lack of attention may stem from the sheer number of victims, the grim nature of the crimes, and a cultural silence surrounding child sexual abuse in France.
The FBI has opened over 250 investigations into the violent online network known as “764,” a group that specifically targets teenagers. This disturbing network uses manipulative tactics to groom and exploit young people, often through popular online gaming platforms like Roblox and Discord. The methods employed by 764 are sophisticated and deeply concerning.
One example illustrates the insidious nature of this group’s operations. A young girl, after connecting with a member on Roblox, was gradually drawn into a relationship where she was coerced into sending sexually explicit images. The threat of widespread dissemination of these images served as a tool of control.… Continue reading
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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.
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.
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
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