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Warthen Arrest Exposes Monroe County's Child Safety Crisis
Former Ida crossing guard Timothy Warthen II's arrest for alleged sexual relationship with 13-year-old exposes troubling pattern of child exploitation cases in Monroe County
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Candon Dahle: Idaho Child Rapist Gets Just 180 Days
Former BYU baseball player gets 180 days jail time for five years of systematically raping a child. Idaho's justice system continues to impress with its innovative approach to consequences.
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Brandyn Hargrove: Texas Teacher Gets Probation for Abuse
Teacher of the Year sexually abused 15-year-old student for years. Gets probation. Dad's a mayor. Shocking absolutely no one familiar with American justice system.
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Slade Sohmer: Recount Editor Avoids Prison for Child Porn
Media elite privilege strikes again: News editor with 1,000+ child rape images including infants gets probation. Massachusetts proves journalism credentials are better than prison bars.
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Kevin Jimenez: OnlyFans Star Gets House Arrest for CP
Man creates child porn OnlyFans account under fake name, gets house arrest. California's innovative approach to justice ensures predators stay comfortable at home.
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Jeramey Braman: Oregon Predator, 27 Victims, 180 Days
Man poses as minor online, rapes 3 teenage girls across 2-year period, gets 180 days jail time. Oregon's math: 11 felony counts = 6 months behind bars.
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Shaelynn Pridemore: Monroe Coach Gets Probation Only
Local cheerleading coach convicted of accosting children gets 5+ years probation. Monroe County justice system joins national trend of prioritizing perpetrator comfort over child protection.
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Caleb Cox: Vermont Man Gets 177 Days for 1,200 CP Images
Judge rejects plea deal twice for being too lenient, then accepts it anyway. Vermont justice system ensures 9 felony child porn charges equal time already served.
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Christopher Clark: Ohio YouTuber Charged with Child Abuse
43-year-old shared 'multiple videos of prepubescent juvenile females and males engaging in sexual activity' on Kik. Ohio preparing to join the lenient sentencing parade.
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Leeroy Steadman III: Iowa Teen Rape, Zero Prison Time
Sexual abuse of 15-year-old, pregnancy, DNA confirmation - Iowa responds with suspended sentence. Leeroy Steadman III walks free while victim raises his child.
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Justin Ort: PA Plea Deal Turns Felonies to Probation
Sexual assault of minor plus child pornography equals probation in Pennsylvania. Justin Ort's felonies negotiated down to ensure zero prison time.
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Matthew Hallmark: Arkansas Corpse Abuser, New Child Charges
On probation for corpse abuse, now charged with child sexual assault. Arkansas discovers pattern recognition isn't their strong suit.