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  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Police: Former Sun Prairie West principal faces charges for failing to report child abuse

    SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - Charges will be filed against the former principal of Sun Prairie West High School after she allegedly failed to report child abuse in connection to the arrest of the school’s former dean of students, police announced Friday. …

    Source: WMTV - Wisconsin - Pending
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Spain signs landmark agreement with Catholic Church to compensate clergy abuse victims

    The Spanish government and the Catholic Church reached a landmark agreement on Thursday to compensate survivors of sexual abuse committed by clergy, in what officials described as an effort to address a long-standing ‘moral debt’. The deal, signed by …

    Source: Spain in English - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 7, 2026

    Thiensville principal charged with failing to report child abuse

    THIENSVILLE — The principal of Christ Alone Lutheran School in Thiensville has been charged with failing to report child abuse and placed on administrative leave. Michael Henning, 52, was charged Friday with one misdemeanor count of failing to report child …

    Source: GMToday - Wisconsin - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 8, 2026

    Alleged rap£: Pastor Chris Okafor dares accusers to present evidence

    The legal team of Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, has challenged social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), actress Doris Ogala and others making allegations against him to present credible evidence to the …

    Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Arizona bill would force clergy to violate seal of confession

    (The Center Square) - A new Arizona bill seeks to force priests and pastors to break their seal of confession if they learn about a case of child abuse. State House Minority Whip Stacey Travers, D-Gilbert, pre-filed House Bill 2039 last month. The new …

    Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
  • Published on Jan 7, 2026

    Trial Pushed Back for Garden Co. Deputy/ Pastor Charged with Sexually Assaulting Teen

    January 7th, 2026 | Ryan Murphy More trial dates have been added for a Garden County pastor and part-time sheriff’s deputy who is charged with sexually assaulting a teen in the church’s youth group and made unwanted contact with another. 41-year-old Bruce …

    Source: KNEB 960 AM - Nebraska - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Former Sun Prairie West High School Principal charged for failure of mandatory reporting

    SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Sun Prairie Police announced charges against former Sun Prairie West High School Principal Jennifer Ploeger. Police also referred charges against Sun Prairie School District Director of Human Resources Chris Slader for failure to report …

    Source: WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Former Sun Prairie principal faces charges related to handling of abuse accusations

    Former Sun Prairie West High School principal Jennifer Ploeger will be charged with two counts of failing to report child abuse, according to her attorney. The charges are related to an investigation into child sex crimes at the Madison-area school …

    Source: Wisconsin Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Charges referred for 1 former, 1 current Sun Prairie Area School District staff member

    27 News Now app users may need to click here to watch the livestream. SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WKOW) — Charges are being referred for one former and one current staff member in the Sun Prairie Area School District. Jennifer Ploeger, the school's former …

    Source: WKOW - Wisconsin - Pending
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Roaming Charges: In ICE Cold Blood

    Still of an ICE agent shooting Renee Good from a video posted to X by Max Nesterak. Many of the people who have spent the last five years denouncing the killing of Ashli Babbitt for raiding the Capitol in an attempt to overturn an election are celebrating …

    Source: CounterPunch - Left-wing
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    US House passes bill with funding for Lake Seminole, Attapulgus projects

    Published 11:35 am Friday, January 9, 2026 The U.S. House voted 397-28 on Thursday to pass a bipartisan appropriations bill that includes $14 million in funding for projects in Middle and Southwest Georgia, according to Rep. Sanford Bishop’s office. As …

    Source: The Post Searchlight - Georgia - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Venezuelan Migration, Notes from Mexico, Border Barriers

    With this series of updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past updates here.  Your donation to WOLA is crucial to keeping these paywall-free and ad-free Updates going. Please contribute now and support …

    Source: Washington Office on Latin America - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Community Calendar for Jan. 11-17

    To have your event or meeting listed, send details to news@sedaliademocrat.com or call 660-826-1000. SUNDAY Noon and 7 p.m.: Alcoholic Anonymous 12x12 Non-smoking group, Sunday through Saturday; at 417 W. Pettis St., 660-310-9922, sedalia12x12aa@gmail.com. …

    Source: The Sedalia Democrat - Missouri - Pending
  • Published on Jan 6, 2026

    Principal charged with failing to report child abuse at Thiensville Lutheran school

    THIENSVILLE, Wis. — The principal of Christ Alone Lutheran School in Thiensville has been charged with failing to report child abuse and is now on administrative leave. Mike Henning faces a misdemeanor count of failure to disclose child abuse in connection …

    Source: TMJ4 - Wisconsin - Pending
  • Published on Jan 6, 2026

    Greene Judge sentences ‘Pervert Pastor’ to 10 years for sex crimes and embezzlement

    Rodney Martin Locklear, 49, former pastor of now defunct Victory Church in Ruckersville was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday. PJR file photo. Monday afternoon a packed courtroom in Greene County Circuit Court witnessed former Pastor Rodney Martin  …

    Source: The Piedmont Journal Record - Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Jail bookings Jan. 9

    Arrests Joshua Dallar, 39, of Yuba City, was arrested by Yuba City police about 1 a.m. Jan. 7 on Bridge Street at Second Street and booked at the Sutter County Jail on charges of possessing a tear gas weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and …

    Source: Appeal Democrat - California - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    eSafety Commissioner demands crackdown on Musk’s AI ‘nudify’ images on X

    Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share Elon Musk’s social media platform X is being …

    Source: The Age - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    The unforgettable 2025

    The year 2025 proved to be a rollercoaster for Jamaica – marked by historic political victories, devastating natural disasters, notable social developments, and international attention. As the island navigated its highs and lows, Jamaicans once again …

    Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 9, 2026

    Proposed Arizona legislation threatens seal of Confession

    A bill recently introduced in the Arizona House of Representatives would force priests to break the seal of Confession or face felony charges by attempting to require clergy to report child abuse if the information about the abuse was learned while hearing …

    Source: CatholicVote - Wisconsin - Right-wing

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