Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
Timothy Ferriter's defense emphasized that his poor parenting was the result of a difficult situation as his adopted daughter took the stand. More
October 3, 2023
The Ferriters' adopted daughter testified via closed-circuit television in her father's trial, saying her brother was punished frequently. More
October 3, 2023
Defense Attorney Prya Murad says Timothy Ferriter made tough choices to protect his adoptive child from himself, other kids in his home and from the... More
October 3, 2023
Prosecutor Brianna Coakley says Tim Ferriter’s actions of locking his adoptive son in solitary confinement were ongoing, intentional and criminal. More
October 3, 2023
Despite their trials being split, Tracy Ferriter was seen walking in the courthouse hand-in-hand with her husband, Timothy. More
October 3, 2023
Timothy Ferriter's daughter, who is a minor, is expected to testify in a different courtroom over closed-circuit television. More
October 3, 2023
Brianna Coakley delivers the opening statements in the trial of Timothy Ferriter, the man accused of locking his adopted son in a box in his... More
October 3, 2023
The note and fingerprints helped lead police to the suspect's residence, where Charlotte Sena was found hidden in a cabinet. More
October 3, 2023
Jury selection continued for a second day in Florida, where Timothy Ferriter is charged with abuse for allegedly locking his son in a box. More
October 2, 2023
Jonathan Quiles is facing life without parole for the murder of his pregnant niece and her unborn child. More
October 2, 2023
Timothy Ferriter is charged with child abuse and false imprisonment after allegedly keeping his 14-year-old son in a box in the garage. More
September 29, 2023
The California City couple convicted in the death and disappearance of their adoptive sons, Orrin and Orson West, have been sentenced to 15 years to... More
September 29, 2023
Adam Montgomery, charged with murdering his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery, will appear in court for a motion to delay. More
September 27, 2023
Ruby Franke, host of YouTube channel "8 Passengers," is charged with child abuse, along with friend and co-defendant Jodi Hildebrandt. More
September 27, 2023
Jury selection begins Friday in FL v. Timothy Ferrier. Ferriter, accused of keeping his adopted son locked in a box, rejected a plea deal. More
September 27, 2023
Jury selection for Tim Ferriter will begin on Friday, after he rejected a plea deal that would have sent him to prison for two years. More
September 26, 2023
Having rejected the plea deal that would have sent him to prison for two years, Tim Ferriter will head to trial. More
September 26, 2023
David Schonabaum called police to report finding his son covered in blood in his bassinet. Hospital staff called the incident 'near fatal.' More
September 22, 2023
Police said they found rope, handcuffs and a paste made of cayenne pepper and honey while serving search warrants. More
September 21, 2023
Kamar Humphrey says he had a sexual relationship with Iyana Sawyer. Jonathan Quiles is on trial for murdering Sawyer and her unborn baby. More
September 21, 2023
Documents indicate that detectives serving a search warrant found handcuffs, ropes, journals, bandages and a 'possible safe room.' More
September 20, 2023
Jury hears messages between defendant Jonathan Quiles and his niece, Iyana Sawyer. Quiles is accused of killing Sawyer and her unborn baby. More
September 20, 2023
The sister of Ruby Franke, a YouTube creator charged with child abuse, said that she had no idea what was happening in her sister's home. More
September 15, 2023
Authorities say Kristen Graham left the infant and dog in the car for roughly six hours and then found them deceased later that day. More
September 14, 2023
Adam Montgomery, accused in Harmony Montgomery's death, is appealing his weapons conviction and sentence ahead of his scheduled murder trial. More
September 12, 2023
A neighbor who called 911 after one of Ruby Franke's sons climbed out a window seeking food could be heard weeping in audio of the... More
September 8, 2023
Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, each face six charges of felony aggravated child abuse. More
September 8, 2023
Utah mom Ruby Franke, who is known for her parenting advice on YouTube, made an initial court appearance Friday on child abuse charges. More
September 8, 2023
Ruby Franke, known for her YouTube channel "8 Passengers," is charged with six counts of felony child abuse. More
September 7, 2023
Investigators say Alize and Tre Seymore tortured a 6-year-old child and forced him to stay in a dog cage for hours. More
September 6, 2023
