child abuse

"We had a number of years where we were dealing with a number of scandals in relation to child abuse and institutions in relation to mother and baby homes."

The greatest challenge to his papacy, however, came on two fronts: from those who accused him of failing to tackle child abuse and from conservative critics who felt that he was diluting the faith.

Now, the man faces charges for both animal and child abuse.

In addition to charging the Darthards with Justin’s murder, prosecutors have charged the boy’s mother with felony child abuse and child molestation.

The San Diego Police Department’s child abuse unit is investigating the girl’s death because the unit investigates deaths when the victim is 17 or younger, said Abbey Madison, a Police Department spokesperson.