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Child Abuse

State Sen. Alex Padilla has authored a bill that would expedite firing teachers facing criminal charges. (credit: CBS13)

State Senator To Revive Bill Targeting Teachers In Child Abuse Cases

A state senator says he will reintroduce legislation next week to reform the dismissal procedure for California teachers involved in child abuse cases in order to simplify and expedite the process.

2012/11/30

Joe Weaver talks to CBS13 in a jailhouse interview on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. (credit: CBS13)

Mother, Boyfriend Both Arrested After 4-Year-Old Allegedly Beaten

Police say it’s a felony failure in parenting that landed both a mother and boyfriend in jail and a 4-year-old in protective custody.

2012/11/26

Sacramento Police CSI responds to a home on Emerald Creek Court after a body was found inside a home on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. (credit: Sacramento Police Department)

Baby Critically Injured, Uncle Charged With Abuse

A 5-month-old baby is in critical condition and the infant’s uncle is accused of hurting the boy. The Sacramento Police Department arrested the man Thursday after the baby was hospitalized Wednesday night.

2012/11/02

Police: Natomas Mother Sprayed Stain Remover In Daughters’ Eyes

A mother was arrested after police say she sprayed a chemical into the faces of her two daughters.

2012/09/24

From top left, George Orozco Sr., George Orozco Jr., Edith Orozco and Sara Orozco were arrested on child abuse charges Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. (source: San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office)

Four Stockton Family Members Arrested On Child Abuse Charges

Four Stockton family members are accused of emotionally and physically abusing children under their care.

2012/09/22

House Of Filth Discovered In Olivehurst During Child Abuse Investigation

A house of filth is discovered during a child abuse investigation; and now, one of the suspects is making a startling admission.

2012/08/30

Badly Burned Toddler On Slow Road To Recovery

Two months after nearly dying from third-degree burns over most of his body, a local toddler is gaining ground on the long and frustrating road to recovery, and his mother says he should be able to return home within a few weeks.

2012/02/03

Third California Lawmaker Seeks Child Abuse Reporting Law For Coaches

Another California state lawmaker has announced he will seek legislation next year responding to the Penn State child molestation scandal surrounding a former football coach.

2011/12/12

J C Monroe, accused of hotboxing with son

Father Accused Of ‘Hotboxing’ Son In Car

A man accused of endangering his child by allowing him to remain inside a car filled with marijuana smoke denied the allegations and said he never would have allowed his son to be put into a dangerous situation.

2011/12/01