A U.S. district judge, appointed by former President Joe Biden, has issued a preliminary injunction, effectively blocking the enforcement of a new state law in Washington State. This law would have required priests to report any evidence of child abuse, even if such information was disclosed during the sacrament of Catholic confession. U.S. District Judge David Estudillo, … [Read more...] about Judge Blocks Law Forcing Priests to Report Child Abuse
Child Abuse
AI-Generated Child Abuse Content Targeted in Worldwide Bust—25 in Custody
Europol announced Friday that a global campaign led to 25 arrests for child sexual abuse material generated by artificial intelligence distributed online. The Hague-based European Police Agency said that "Operation Cumberland was one of the first cases to involve AI-generated material relating to child sexual abuse, which made it extremely challenging for investigators … [Read more...] about AI-Generated Child Abuse Content Targeted in Worldwide Bust—25 in Custody
Woman Poisoned Toddler for Months to Profit from Online Donations
Police said a woman was arrested for allegedly poisoning an infant girl for two months to post videos online and solicit donations. According to a Thursday statement, the Queensland Police in Australia stated that the Morningside Child Protection and Investigation Unit has charged a female with torture after an "extensive investigation into allegations of an innocent infant … [Read more...] about Woman Poisoned Toddler for Months to Profit from Online Donations
