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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The House legislation passed 150-0 and now will be considered by the Senate.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Propensity evidence is prohibited in child sex abuse cases.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A Putnam County woman is behind bars charged with two counts of child abuse.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  They are accused causing significant head injuries and burns to a 3-year-old boy before fleeing New Hampshire.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Walker will remain in the Adair County Jail under $100,000 cash only bond.

Monday, November 26, 2012  KTVO has now learned more information in the child abuse case against a Kirksville man.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  A Kirksville man is behind bars, charged with abuse or neglect of a child.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Scout "perversion" files from 1959-1985 show local officials helped hush up some abuse cases

Friday, October 19, 2012  Lawyers for the former Penn State assistant football coach filed a 31-page document Thursday that attacked rulings by the judge, the closing argument by the prosecution and the speed by which he went from arrest to trial.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Mom who glued toddler's hands: Is she a monster? Dallas woman faces life sentence for attack

Monday, September 17, 2012  Both suspects are free after posting bond.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Officials suspend license of Delaware pediatrician accused of 'waterboarding' daughter

Friday, June 22, 2012  As jury deliberates Sandusky's fate, 2 new accusers surface, including ex-coach's adopted son

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Felony trial starts for California man charged with assaulting priest he says abused him as child