MN Child Abuse News Week of 11.30.22
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KARA (Kids At Risk Action) tracks current news about at risk children bringing transparency and attention to our youngest and most vulnerable citizens. Reporting on this site is made possible by Mike Tikkanen, KARA staff and college interns and volunteersfromArizona State, Capella, RMIT and MacEwan Universities. research and writing. Below is only sampling of what should be reported – the great majority of child trauma & abuse is never known.
37% of children overall and 44% of Black children are reported to child protection services in America by the time they turn 18.
(American Journal of Public Health 1.17)
6 to 12 million children a year are reported to child protection services and in most states,
1/3 of foster children are required to take psychotropic medicines
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| Mom steals sons blood, forces siblings to dispose of it: Child torture charges – FOX 9FOX 9Jorden Nicole Borders, 32, was charged by warrant on Wednesday with three counts of child torture and three counts of stalking in the alleged abuse of … Flag as irrelevant |
| Brainerd-area mother accused of extensive, bizarre abuse of 3 young children – Twin CitiesPioneer PressA child maltreatment investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office began in May after Children’s Minnesota hospitals and clinics in the … Flag as irrelevant |
| Charges: Minnesota woman tortured her kids, removed boy’s blood – Bring Me The NewsBring Me The NewsA Crosslake woman has been charged with child torture after she repeatedly removed blood from one of her children and forced treatments on her … Flag as irrelevant |
| Charges: Woman forcibly removed child’s blood, self-diagnosed illness – CBS NewsCBS NewsNo court date has been set for Borders yet. In: Crow Wing County · Child Abuse · WCCO Staff · wcco-cbs-minnesota.jpg. The … Flag as irrelevant |
| Mother charged with stealing son’s blood, forcing siblings to dispose of it | WKRC – Local 12Local 12A mother is facing child torture charges after, Minnesota prosecutors say, … accused of abusing her three children, ages eight, nine, and 11. Flag as irrelevant |
| Minnesota mom charged with torturing her nine year-old by withdrawing blood with needlesDaily MailJorden Borders, 32, was charged with three counts of child torture and two counts of stalking on Wednesday. Borders faces up to 95 years in prison … Flag as irrelevant |
| LeRoy man charged with felony child abuse, malicious punishment of child, domestic assaultKAAL TVJeffrey Michael Phillips / Mower County Jail. (ABC 6 News) – A LeRoy man appeared in Mower County Court on four felony charges of child abuse and … Flag as irrelevant |
| Diocese of Superior identifies 23 clergy members with ‘substantiated’ abuseBring Me The News… announced clergy members with credible allegations of child abuse on … accused in Minnesota); Thomas Eriksen (priest, Diocese of Superior) … Flag as irrelevant |
| Former Mason City gymnastics coach sentenced in sex abuse case – KAAL TVKAAL TVThe former president of Active Kids Gymnastics in Mason City was sentenced Monday to as many as 45 years in prison for sexual abuse. Flag as irrelevant |
| Mom Forcibly Removed Blood From Her Child, Faked Kids’ Illnesses: PoliceInternational Business TimesThe mother was charged with child torture and stalking in the alleged abuse of her children · She allegedly stole her son’s blood and ordered her other … Flag as irrelevant |
| Lincoln County woman arrested for child abuse and murder of 5-year old | Rocket MinerWyoming Tribune EagleKEMMERER – According to a press release written by Michael Kahre, chief of police, at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Friday, November 25, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Minnesota Psychic Fails To See Swindle Charges Coming – WJONWJONMinnesota Psychic Fails To See Swindle Charges Coming … guitar arrangement to underscore Kilmister’s deadly-serious condemnation of child abuse, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Plover man pleads not guilty on possession of child pornPoint/Plover Metro WireAfter obtaining administrative subpoenas and warrants, detectives linked Henfer’s use of the messaging app to various IP addresses in Minnesota and … Flag as irrelevant |
| Medical care for MN prisoners is horrible – MSR News Online – Spokesman RecorderSpokesman RecorderWhen a prisoner has medical or mental issues or disabilities the systematic neglect quickly becomes abusive. Flag as irrelevant |
| Diocese of Superior releases list of clergy with substantiated child sexual abuse allegationsTomahawk LeaderClergy credibly accused of child sexual abuse have also spent time in various … He was sent to a treatment facility in Minnesota for alcohol and … Flag as irrelevant |
| North Iowa gymnastics coach heading to prison for child sex abuse | News – KIMTKIMTDouglas Arthur Hagenow, 54 of Mason City, was convicted in September of second-degree sexual abuse and two counts of third-degree sexual abuse. Flag as irrelevant |
| Minnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk – BBC NewsBBCMinnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk. Published. 1 hour ago … Philippines sees a pandemic boom in child sex abuse. Flag as irrelevant |
| Stillwater police looking for suspect who stole vehicle with 1-year-old insideBring Me The NewsThe suspect abandoned the vehicle with the child still inside just 5 minutes after the … Christmas movie filmed in Minnesota premieres on Hulu. Flag as irrelevant |
| Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid slammed for silence on disturbing Balenciaga campaignNew York PostMinnesota teen shot dead over Balenciaga sneakers · Balenciaga pulls controversial bear ads amid child abuse fears … Flag as irrelevant |
| Moorhead family grows by 5 through foster care and adoption – InForumInForum“I don’t know, we’d have to buy a bigger house,” she said with a laugh. Related Topics: FAMILYCHILD ABUSEMINNESOTA · Robin Huebner. By Robin Huebner. Flag as irrelevant |
| Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common, and radically reshaping lives – NPRNPR… to investigate parents and health care providers who give gender-affirming care to trans youth, characterizing those actions as child abuse. Flag as irrelevant |
| Northern Minnesota man gets 48 years in prison for murder of ex-girlfriendBring Me The NewsA Virginia, Minnesota man has been sentenced for the 2021 murder of his … St. Paul and Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project – (651) … Flag as irrelevant |
| Kim Kardashian says she’s “re-evaluating” her relationship with Balenciaga after “disturbing …CBS News“The safety of children must be held with the highest regard and any attempts to normalize child abuse of any kind should have no place in our … Flag as irrelevant |
| Balenciaga sues production company over outrage-inducing ad campaign – CBS NewsCBS News… visible page from a court ruling related to child pornography. … over the images, with critics saying the ads normalized child abuse. Flag as irrelevant |
| Minnesota Supreme Court Won’t Review Rochester Rape Case – KROC-AMKROC-AMAn Olmsted County jury found him guilty of first and third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Google Street View. Ramey was accused of using … Flag as irrelevant |
| Superior Catholic diocese publishes list of credibly accused sexual abusing clergyWIZM 92.3FM 1410AMSuperior Catholic diocese publishes list of credibly accused sexual abusing … of truth” to allegations that he abused a child decades ago. Flag as irrelevant |
| Experts develop restorative justice proposals to address Catholic sexual abuse crisis | NewsNotre Dame News – University of Notre DameA cross-section of 25 experts met in 2021 and 2022 at Notre Dame and the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, respectively, to examine whether … Flag as irrelevant |
| Georgia police officer arrested on child exploitation charges, GBI says – Yahoo NewsYahoo NewsThe tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children accused him of online possession of child sexual abuse material. Flag as irrelevant |
| Perth man sentenced for international child abuse – Big News Network.comBig News Network.comThis is a joint release between Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force A Perth man who pleaded guilty to procuring a child to … Flag as irrelevant |
| Minnesota star Towns helped off with right leg injury | YourbasinYourbasinWASHINGTON (AP), Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had to be helped off the court in the third quarter at Washington on Monday night … Flag as irrelevant |
| Balenciaga files $25M suit against ‘BDSM teddy bear’ ad producers – New York PostNew York PostMinnesota teen shot dead over Balenciaga sneakers · Balenciaga pulls controversial bear ads amid child abuse fears. The fashion brand ad also … Flag as irrelevant |
| Paul Swain, former bishop of Sioux Falls Diocese, dies at 79 – WDIO.com – With you for lifeWDIO.comSwain also addressed the child sex abuse allegations that have plagued the Catholic church. In March 2019, the diocese released the names of 11 … Flag as irrelevant |
| One Person Killed, Two Others Injured in Southwest Minnesota Crash – KROC-AMKROC-AMThe Minnesota State Patrol crash report indicates a vehicle was … theaters in New York City, and child care providers were also created. Flag as irrelevant |
| New arrest warrant issued for McCann suspect in other cases – Star TribuneStar Tribune… warrant on the grounds that there is “urgent reason” to believe he was behind three cases of serious rape and two cases of child sexual abuse. Flag as irrelevant |
| Charges dismissed against Minnesota doctor for sex crimes – KX NewsKX NewsThe seven charges of criminal sexual conduct against a former Avera Health doctor in Granite Falls, Minnesota, were dismissed in court last week. Flag as irrelevant |
| Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports? | LifestyleUnion DemocratChild sexual abuse can happen in any youth organization: sports, music, church, scouting, the list goes on. Unfortunately, people who mean harm to … Flag as irrelevant |
| Appeals court: Officer who killed Philando Castile was wrongly denied license to teachPioneer PressMinnesota’s teacher licensing board wrongly denied a substitute … “No school-aged child should have a licensed educator who took the life of a … Flag as irrelevant |
| ‘We Strongly Condemn Child Abuse,’ Balenciaga Says in New Statement on Disastrous Holiday AdsThe Daily BeastHoliday ads featuring children with teddy bears some felt were BDSM-inspired have caused a firestorm of controversy for the brand. Flag as irrelevant |
| Glow Holiday Festival in Minnesota Now Open at a New Location – Y105FMY105FMAwaken your inner child as you walk through our dazzling holiday lights, illuminated trees and interactive displays. We will be serving up holiday … Flag as irrelevant |
| Paul Swain, former bishop of Sioux Falls Diocese, dies at 79 – KSTP.com Eyewitness NewsKSTPHe also addressed child sex abuse allegations against 11 priests from his diocese who had substantiated claims of abuse made against them from … Flag as irrelevant |
| Lotta Volkova, Stylist Linked To Balenciaga, Frequently Posted Images Of Child Abuse And …Evie MagazineShe Loved Posting Photos of Child Abuse and Teddy Bears … a research team at the University of Minnesota has successfully created a pill that … Flag as irrelevant |
| Lotto Tix as a Gift? MN Campaign Says Don’t Buy Them for Youth – Public News ServicePublic News ServiceDisclosure: Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling contributes to our fund for reporting on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Consumer Issues, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Kanye West shares bizarre conspiracy theory suggesting celebrities are ‘controlled’voiceofalexandria.comThe safety of children must be held with the highest regard and any attempts to normalise child abuse of any kind should have no place in our … Flag as irrelevant |
| PLATHVILLE Ethan and Olivia Plath moving to Minnesota? – StarcasmStarcasmIf you’re wondering what Ethan and Olivia’s connection to Minnesota is, … Plath: childhood abuse caused her to be so strict with her children. Flag as irrelevant |
| Company ups its fight against ‘oppressive’ child labor accusationsRIVER COUNTRY – NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKAA cleaning company accused of putting kids to work in dangerous graveyard shifts at one Nebraska meatpacking plant and two others in Minnesota is … Flag as irrelevant |
| North Iowa man sentenced for child sex abuse in southern Minnesota | News – KIMTKIMTAn Osage man is going to prison for sexually abusing a child in Mower County. Dylan Matthew Drees, 26, was sentenced Friday to nine years and …North Iowa man sentenced for child sex abuse in southern Minnesota – NewsBreak – NewsBreakMinnesota domestic violence laws. It may be illegal for him/her to ha… – iheartpaddling.comFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant |
| Parents charged with child abuse after infant died of malnutrition this week – KFVS12KFVS12Police said Sarah Stone, 20, and Austin Taube Hack, 19, did not properly feed their 10-week-old girl. Flag as irrelevant |
| Child sex abuser gets 30 years in prison: ‘Essentially a life sentence’ – Victoria AdvocateVictoria Advocate“The range of punishment available in Continuous Sexual Abuse of a … is a graduate of the University of Washington and a native of Minnesota. Flag as irrelevant |
| Child sex abuser gets 30 years in prison | News | victoriaadvocate.comVictoria Advocate“The range of punishment available in Continuous Sexual Abuse of a … is a graduate of the University of Washington and a native of Minnesota. Flag as irrelevant |
| Daycare owner arrested after 9 children abused, police say – WEAUWEAUA Connecticut home daycare owner and her boyfriend are facing charges after police say nine children were abused while in their care.Minnesota cps corruption – Stratégie digitale ebook – Stratégie digitale ebookFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant |
| Mother guilty of strangling 7-year-old son, dumping body in desert receives sentencingNBC15According to court records obtained by KVVU, Moreno-Rodriguez pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse and had agreed to serve 28 years in prison. Flag as irrelevant |
| Renville man admits molesting step-great-grandchild | News | willmarradio.comWillmar Radio Home(Olivia MN-) A Renville man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his … Negen has a prior conviction for 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct … Flag as irrelevant |
| Man with domestic abuse warrant cuts boy inside St. Paul apartment, police say – CBS NewsCBS NewsSt. Paul police say a 28-year-old man is in custody after he cut an 8-year-old boy while he was intoxicated. Flag as irrelevant |
| McLaughlin man sentenced to life in prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Children … – DRGNewsDRGNewsA McLaughlin man convicted of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and one count of Witness Tamper… Flag as irrelevant |
| Barnes Co. Man Given Life in Prison For Continuous Child Sexual Abuse – KVRRKVRRTags: barnes county, CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD, JEREMY HEINRICH, LITCHVILLE, … Cabin North of Staples, Minnesota Found All Shot Up … Flag as irrelevant |
| Hopper teacher one of three arrested for child abuse | Local | baytownsun.comThe Baytown Sun… including a teacher at Goose Creek CISD school, were arrested and taken to Liberty County jail for allegedly abusing a special needs child. Flag as irrelevant |
| Company Hired Children To Work Hazardous Jobs In MN: Dept. Of Labor – PatchPatchKEILER, WI, A Wisconsin-based company is under investigation after it employed dozens of children at plants in Minnesota and Nebraska, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Youth opioid addiction puts Minnesota’s Karen community on high alert | MinnPostMinnPostAdvocates at the Karen Organization of Minnesota say Karen parents from around the state are increasingly concerned that their children are … Flag as irrelevant |
| Pleas entered in separate Williams County child sexual abuse cases – The Crescent-NewsThe Crescent-NewsBRYAN, A pair of defendants entered pleas here in Williams County Common Pleas Court to amended child sexual abuse charges. Flag as irrelevant |
| BCA investigating police shooting in Red Wing – Post BulletinPost BulletinThe Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Red Wing Police … Rochester man charged with child neglect following toddler’s death. Flag as irrelevant |
| Lisbon man sentenced to 17 1/2 years for child sexual abuse images – Union LeaderUnion LeaderCONCORD, A federal judge has sentenced Lisbon resident Dennis Michael Bousquet, 32, to 17 1/2 years in prison for production and distribution of … Flag as irrelevant |
| Winnebago County man charged with child sex abuse and GPS stalking | News – KIMTKIMTFOREST CITY, Iowa – A Winnebago County man has been accused of sexual abuse of a child. Brandon Lee Bassett, 36 of Buffalo Center, is charged with … Flag as irrelevant |
| Rochester Man Charged With Neglect in Death of Young Son – KROC-AMKROC-AMRochester, MN (KROC-AM News) – A Rochester man has been charged with child neglect in connection with the death of his 3-year-old son earlier this … Flag as irrelevant |
| 2 kids in vehicle when man drove off during traffic stop, prosecutors say – KELOLAND.comKELOLAND.comA 27-year old man remains in the Minnehaha County jail after leading law enforcement on a chase through central Sioux Falls on Tuesday. Flag as irrelevant |
| Minnesota teen Yaseen Johnson shot dead over Balenciaga sneakers – New York PostNew York PostAugustus Sirleaf, 19, was charged this week with second-degree murder after 17-year-old Yaseen Johnson was found with multiple fatal gunshot … Flag as irrelevant |
| Superior Diocese releases list of 23 credibly accused priests – Milwaukee Journal SentinelMilwaukee Journal SentinelThe Superior Diocese was the last of the Wisconsin dioceses to release its list of credibly accused priests. Flag as irrelevant |
| Devils Lake man granted time served for gross sexual imposition – Grand Forks HeraldGrand Forks HeraldDouglas Wayne Olson, 62, was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, a … Minnesota’s high court ruled this week that the defendant, …How to file a complaint against cps in minnesota – La Compagnie Dog & Cat – La Compagnie Dog & CatFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant |
| Shinnston man sentenced to 10-50 years for child sex abuse | Harrison News | wvnews.comWVNewsRobert Lee Powell Jr., who pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a child under age 12, admitting unlawful touching in July, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Letter: The Minnesota Legislature must address child care in upcoming session – InForumInForumJill Magnell, owner and director of Little Discoveries in Moorhead, writes, “With fully funded child care, we can offer our educators the same … Flag as irrelevant |
| Radiothon to End Child Abuse set for Dec. 1 – 2 | News | hometownsource.comHometown SourceThe annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse is set for noon Thursday, Dec. 1 through noon, Friday, Dec. 2. The Morrison County Family Connections Team … Flag as irrelevant |
| Verlander, Pujols voted Comeback Players of the Year – YourbasinYourbasinNEW YORK (AP), Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols won baseball’s Comeback Player of the Year … Flag as irrelevant |
| Lawsuit alleges past child sex abuse at St. John’s Northwestern Military AcademyYahoo NewsChicago-based law firm Romanucci & Blandin has filed a child sex abuse lawsuit against St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy. Flag as irrelevant |
| Accused Albany bishop asks to be removed from priesthood – WDIO.com – With you for lifeWDIO.comHubbard, now retired and who has admitted to covering up for predator priests and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, has asked Pope Francis to … Flag as irrelevant |
| Rochester Man Admits to Disseminating Child Pornography – KROC-AMKROC-AM32-year-old Joshua Coop entered guilty pleas Tuesday afternoon to one count of disseminating child pornography and two counts of possessing child … Flag as irrelevant |
| Superior Diocese releases abusive clergy list – Duluth News TribuneDuluth News TribuneAbuse allegations were recorded in the Superior area as far back as 1943 and as recently as 1991. An accusation against James Bartelme was reported … Flag as irrelevant |
| Calendar: November and early December listings in Brainerd lakes areaPine and Lakes Echo Journal24-26, 30: Sertoma Winter Wonderland, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Northland Arboretum, Brainerd 25: Nisswa City of Lights Festival 26: Holiday Craft Sale, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Child abuse claims mostly go ‘unfounded’ in foster care, DCFS records show – CBS NewsCBS NewsFoster parents accused of abuse and neglect have the vast majority of their allegations closed without findings against them. Flag as irrelevant |
| Accused Albany bishop asks to be removed from priesthood – Star TribuneStar TribuneThe retired bishop of Albany, New York, who has admitted to covering up for predator priests and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, … Flag as irrelevant |
| Video shows teen who escaped from Nevada home’s second floor after reported year in captivityKELOLAND.comAddy Gonzales, Maria Pasarin and Daniel Omezcua each face charges of child abuse and false imprisonment. (North Las Vegas Police Department/KLAS). Flag as irrelevant |
| Kentucky man arrested on sexual abuse charge | News – herald-dispatch.comherald-dispatch.comLOUISA, Ky., A Lawrence County, Kentucky, man has been arrested on a charge related to child sexual abuse material, according to the Kentucky … Flag as irrelevant |
| Jury convicts Duluth man of attempted murder in stabbing of pregnant girlfriendThe Bemidji PioneerThe jury found Holloway guilty of both attempted intentional second-degree murder and child endangerment. ADVERTISEMENT. Judge Dale Harris ordered an … Flag as irrelevant |
| Jury convicts Duluth man of attempted murder in stabbing of pregnant girlfriendPerham FocusA Duluth jury last week convicted Anthony Alton Holloway, 36, after a five-day trial stemming from the March attack at the couple’s Kenwood apartment. Flag as irrelevant |
| Hundreds of toys displayed in a Bogota square to highlight sexual abuse in … – The Quad City TimesThe Quad City TimesBetween January and September, over 28000 cases of alleged child sexual violence were reported in Colombia. Flag as irrelevant |
| Greek child charity leadership axed following abuse claims – Star TribuneStar TribuneThe Greek government on Monday axed a prominent private charity’s leadership following a string of allegations that children in its care were … Flag as irrelevant |
| Indiana doctor defends actions in 10-year-old’s abortion – WEAUWEAUIndiana Attorney General Todd Rokita told Fox News in July that he would look into whether Bernard violated child abuse notification or abortion … Flag as irrelevant |
| Ibrahim seeks records as Minnesota, Wisconsin battle for Axe | KSL.comKSL NewsMohamed Ibrahim will be chasing Minnesota’s single-season and career rushing records as the Gophers visit Wisconsin on Saturday in the latest … Flag as irrelevant |
| Top State Stories 11/18 | The Pew Charitable TrustsThe Pew Charitable TrustsMD: Maryland AG finds history of rampant sexual abuse in Baltimore … Minnesota’s experiment legalizing synthetic-THC edibles was just two weeks … Flag as irrelevant |
| Minnesota fathers, sons shave heads in solidarity with classmate with alopecia – Local News 8LocalNews8.comDAWSON, Minnesota (WCCO), Seventh grade can be a challenging time as kids are adjusting to a new school. For 13-year-old Thatcher Johnson … Flag as irrelevant |
| Minnesota sees steep, early spike in flu cases – YouTubeYouTubeThe flu is hitting Minnesota early, and it’s hitting hard, with a spike in hospitalizations over the past week. So far, the state has recorded 439 … Flag as irrelevant |
| Cliffs CEO: Minnesota mine will close without mineral rights – York News-TimesYork News-TimesThe state of Minnesota terminated Mesabi Metallics’ mineral rights after the company missed … Bradshaw man pleads no contest in child abuse case … Flag as irrelevant |
| Former principal sentenced for sexually abusing students – Midland Reporter-TelegramMidland Reporter-TelegramKirk Ashton, 52, was the top administrator at Northwood Elementary School in Hilton from 2004 to April 2021. District Attorney Sandra Doorley said … Flag as irrelevant |
| Wave of sex abuse lawsuits seen as NY opens door for victims – WDIO.comWDIO.comSexual assault victims in New York are getting a one-time opportunity to sue their abusers under a new law expected to bring a wave of litigation … Flag as irrelevant |
| Federal Policy Protecting Native Youth From Unjust Family Separation is on TrialYahoo NewsIn Alaska and Minnesota, more school-aged Native children are … In Alaska, educators make abuse or neglect allegations roughly five times as …Mn cps report – grandmaraboutkpini.frFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant |
| Missouri summer camp operators sued over abuse settlement – KSTP.com Eyewitness NewsKSTPThe lawsuit alleges that Kanakuk officials claimed they did not know about Newman’s sexual abuse of children prior to his arrest but the Yandell … Flag as irrelevant |
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