Sex Abuse Arrest Watch

Two institutions are confronting accountability for how they managed sexual misconduct reports.

• A Vatican-authorized Vos Estis investigation is...

A 59-year-old Jacksonville man, Robert Dye, was arrested in May by Homeland Security Investigations and indicted June 2 on federal child exploitation...

A former Lexington restaurant owner faces 23 charges—including 17 counts of third-degree rape and five of third-degree sodomy—after sexually assaulting a teen employee over several months, highlighting clear employer abuse of power.

A U.S. Postal Service employee was indicted for sexually assaulting two 15-year-old girls on separate occasions, underscoring the breach of trust when federal workers exploit community access to target vulnerable minors.

An Oroville cult leader received 225 years to life for sexually abusing young girls, underscoring the severe pattern of exploitation common in such groups, yet he could become eligible for parole in about 20 years.

Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania's Middle District have indicted George Welch, 59, of Montrose, on child exploitation charges, highlighting continued enforcement actions in the region.

• Dennis Mallinger, a Travis County sheriff’s deputy, was indicted April 9 on three counts of official oppression for using his patrol vehicle and...

Oklahoma's OSBI ICAC unit partnered with Bryan County Sheriff's Office to arrest three men—Ron Merritt, Shawn McKoewn, and Jason Brown—on child sexual abuse material charges in a multi-month probe spanning Calera and Stillwater.

Judge found Jeremiah Taylor competent for trial despite conflicting psychiatric reports.

• Two later evaluations confirmed he understood charges,...

A 71-year-old mariachi music teacher received life without parole plus two consecutive 20-year terms for continuous sexual abuse of children and...

Recent arrests and charges highlight the military's persistent struggle with sexual misconduct, driving calls for systemic safeguards.

• Retired Air...

Two reports detail the same FDLE arrest of William Harris.

• FDLE report names him William Dale Harris of Cantonment with 20 possession counts plus...

• Operation Firewall in Southern California resulted in 341 arrests and rescued 40 children through multi-county task force efforts.
• Operation Iron...

• SVU probe: Missouri State Highway Patrol Special Victims Unit tracked online CSAM sharing and identified Rodman's IP address in May
• Warrant...

U.S. Marshals and Faulkner County authorities teamed up to arrest Johnny Wayne Peeks, 46, on juvenile rape and first-degree sexual assault charges.

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A Davenport man out on bond since his February arrest for child sex abuse materials was rearrested after allegedly contacting undercover officers...

Dr. Narinder Kumar Monga, 81, was arrested in May and charged with felony sexual assault of a patient, leading the Texas Medical Board to immediately...

A Marion County grand jury indicted Connor Garoutte for sexually assaulting a minor with mental deficiencies in a camper last summer, while also...

A troubling pattern emerges in how religious institutions handle sex abuse allegations.

• Catholic priest case: Father Patrick Posey faces...

A 129-year prison sentence for Jaquille Jamon Williams reflects the heinous nature of his repeated sexual abuse of underage girls and supplying them...