Grooming

Family Sues Non-Profit After Allegations of Grooming and Negligence in Youth Program

by

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — A lawsuit has been filed against a residential program by the family of a teenager who allegedly developed an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member, raising questions about the program’s oversight and accountability. The complaint was lodged on September 10 in the county’s court of common pleas against AMIkids Sand Hills, a non-profit organization. The suit claims neglect in handling communications between 31-year-old Florence Garland White, who worked at the facility, and the then-15-year-old boy. The lawsuit states that the teen was admitted to the program in January 2025 following … Read more

Ohio Strengthens Laws Against Child Grooming as Controversial Ex-Priest Nears Release

by

Columbus, Ohio — Ohio’s new legislation aimed at intensifying penalties for sexual predators who groom children mirrors a pressing societal need for increased child protection. This commitment to safety coincides with the imminent release from prison of a former Cincinnati priest, Geoff Drew, originally incarcerated for sexually assaulting a young boy in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The law arrives at a critical juncture, just as Drew, whose 2021 guilty plea to rape charges shocked the community, had his request to avoid registering as a sex offender denied by a Hamilton County judge. This … Read more

Thailand Tightens Laws on Cybercrimes: Hefty Penalties Set for Online Grooming and Cyberbullying

by

Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s Justice Ministry has proposed a significant overhaul of the Criminal Code, targeting an array of digital offenses including online grooming, sexting, sextortion, cyberstalking, and cyberbullying. The proposed amendments introduce stringent penalties in a bid to increase the protection of children from online-related crimes. Under the new legislation, engaging in behaviors such as luring minors for sexual purposes could result in up to three years in prison and/or fines that could reach 10,000 baht. The penalties escalate based on certain aggravating circumstances, such as the age of the victim and the means … Read more

Shocking Allegations: Lawsuit Claims Special Olympics Maine Founder Engaged in Sexual Abuse and Grooming of a Minor

by

BANGOR, Maine—The founder of Special Olympics Maine is facing allegations of grooming and sexually abusing a young boy, according to a recent lawsuit filed in a Maine court. The lawsuit accuses the founder, whose identity has not been disclosed, of engaging in inappropriate and damaging behavior towards the victim. The alleged grooming and abuse are said to have taken place over an undisclosed period of time. No further details regarding the specific incidents or the identity of the victim have been released. The lawsuit seeks damages for the emotional distress and harm caused to the … Read more