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Evansville Man Convicted on Multiple Child Molestation Charges Faces Up to 100 Years in Prison

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POSEY COUNTY, Ind. – A jury in Posey County has reached a verdict in the child molestation case against 61-year-old Jeffery Wagner, an Evansville resident. The jury found Wagner guilty on multiple counts related to child molestation and another felony charge during the court proceedings. Wagner’s legal troubles began with his arrest on April 28, 2021. Despite the charges, he posted bond shortly after his arrest and remained free until the verdict was announced. The trial wrapped up recently, culminating in a decision that has serious implications for Wagner. As a result of the jury’s … Read more

Mother Convicted of Misdemeanor Child Abuse After Toddler Overdoses on Fentanyl Found in Home

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REDDING, Calif. — A Shasta County jury has convicted Candice Lynn Youngblood on charges of misdemeanor child abuse and possession of an injection/ingestion device. The verdict comes in the wake of an alarming incident involving Youngblood’s child, who suffered an overdose after coming into contact with fentanyl in their home. The troubled situation unfolded following a 911 call placed by the child’s father when their 18-month-old son became unresponsive after ingesting the potent opioid. Emergency responders arrived in time to administer Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal drug, and the child was subsequently transported to a … Read more

New Hampshire Court Rules Against TikTok in Lawsuit Over Child Safety Concerns

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A Superior Court judge in Concord, New Hampshire, has ruled against TikTok’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought forth by the state. The case alleges that the widely-used social media platform is detrimental to the mental and physical well-being of children in New Hampshire. Attorneys for the state argue that TikTok misrepresents its safety measures and unlawfully collects personal information from minors without obtaining parental consent. The concerns raised by the state highlight a growing movement among regulators scrutinizing the impact of social media on youth. State representatives contend that TikTok’s design and content exacerbate … Read more

Justice Served: Arkansas Woman Sentenced to 36 Years for Attempted Murder and Child Endangerment

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Jonesboro, Arkansas—A Craighead County jury has convicted 30-year-old Christin Leeann Helms of attempting to commit murder and endangering a minor, according to Prosecuting Attorney Sonia F. Hagood. The verdict was reached on July 8, with Circuit Judge Chris Thyer overseeing the proceedings. Helms received a 30-year sentence for the attempted murder charge, alongside a six-year term for child endangerment. Both sentences will be served consecutively, bringing her total prison time to 36 years at the Arkansas Department of Corrections. The prosecution, led by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Charlene Davidson and Katherine Calaway, highlighted extensive investigations conducted … Read more