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Three Women Indicted in Death of 7‑Year‑Old on Long Island

Prosecutors cite extensive forensic and digital evidence tying the defendants to prolonged abuse that exposed gaps in child‑welfare oversight.

Denver Judge Vacates Murder Conviction, Frees Stephen Martinez After 27 Years

Dutch Courts Issue Sentences in Three High-Profile Violence Cases

Rio Mayor Fires Monique Medeiros From Municipal Teaching Post

Lyon Crèche Death Appeal Opens With Focus on Intent to Kill

Darlington Couple Jailed for Toddler’s Fractured Skull After 'Sadistic' Abuse

Phoenix Father Indicted in AR-Style Rifle Death of 5-Year-Old Daughter

Mother and Partner Found Guilty in Homicide of 18-Month-Old in Berazategui

Texas Teen Accused in Brother’s Fatal Abuse Denies Role From Jail

Parents Indicted and Detained in Moselle Infant’s Death After Autopsy Finds Third-Party Violence

Singapore Launches New Review into Megan Khung Abuse Case After Systemic Failures Revealed

Myriam Jaouen Sentenced to 25 Years for Death of Baby Lisa in Lyon Crèche

Father Sentenced to Life for Murder of Daughter Injured as a Baby

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Scalding Two-Year-Old to Death

Fathers Stand Trial in Separate Baby Shaking Deaths in Germany