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Changes in state law affect child sex abuse victims

Tuesday, February 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — There's a new opportunity for childhood sexual abuse survivors to file a civil lawsuit against their abusers in the state of Arkansas. The Justice for Vulnerable Victims of Sexual Abuse Act, sponsored by state senator David Wallace (R) District 19 and passed in... Read More.

Westerman, others introduce Child Sex Victims Protection Act

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Thursday, Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), David Trone (D-MD-06), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) introduced the Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act, legislation to reform the way juvenile victims of sex trafficking and abuse are sentenced if they retaliate against their abusers. “The... Read More.

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$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of hitting two elderly victims

Monday, April 3 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly punched and hit two elderly victims. Reading from an affidavit by Detective Jason Boykin, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander explained the allegations against Khadja Bell. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set a $10,000 bond... Read More.

Program to help children of cancer victims to begin

Thursday, January 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – A group to help children ages 6-12 better cope with a parent’s cancer diagnosis is set to begin Feb. 8 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute CLIMB, which stands for Children’s Lives Include Moments... Read More.

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House Bill 1131 could require intoxicated drivers to pay child support for the victim’s children if passed

Wednesday, January 18 by Staff

Those who decide to drink and drive and in the state and cause a death, could be forced to pay child support for the victims children. Rick Walker has this report about what is being called Bentley's Law.

FBI makes arrest of suspected human trafficker in Arkansas; Victims located

Tuesday, August 16 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, AR— During an enforcement campaign conducted over the past two weeks, the FBI and its law enforcement partners identified and located 84 minor victims and rescued 37 actively missing children. This is the 13th iteration of the FBI-led nationwide operation, dubbed “Operation... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating shooting with three victims

Sunday, April 3 by Staff

UPDATE 10:20 P.M. Sources tell Deltaplex News that three people were shot in the incident. None of their injuries are life threatening. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting that took place in the 1400 block... Read More.

CASA and United Way of Southeast Arkansas talks services for domestic violence victims

Wednesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

CASA Women's Shelter serves victims of domestic violence not just in Jefferson County, but statewide and throughout the United States. Peggy Tillman CASA director joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning show Wednesday, January 26th with Jasen Duren from United Way of Southeast Arkansas to discuss... Read More.

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Weekend homicide victims names released by Jefferson County Coroner

Wednesday, January 12 by Staff

Names of the two homicide victims killed over the weekend have been released by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. 42-year-old Darwin Ford was shot and killed at 1020 S Linden on January 7. Deputy Coroner April Davis pronounced Ford deceased at 10:19 p.m. at the... Read More.

Victims of deadly fire identified by medical examiner

Friday, April 30 by Ray King

The State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two people who were killed last Saturday in a camper trailer fire on Goodfaith Road. Andrea McCain, 37, and Santez Miller, no age listed, were identified with DNA, Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley said Friday. The cause... Read More.

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Investigation ongoing in Saturday fire deaths, injury

Sunday, April 25 by Ray King

By Ray King An investigation is continuing into a deadly fire Saturday that resulted in the death of two people and injuries to a third. The fire was at a camper trailer at 4811 Goodfaith Road and while firefighters were battling the blaze, discovered two victims... Read More.

Arkansas Senator Trent Garner says child abuse victims not receiving help they need during pandemic

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

By Ray King Arkansas State Senator Trent Garner, whose district 27 includes portions of six counties, including Jefferson said Thursday that reported incidents of child abuse and child sexual abuse have actually declined during the pandemic but said that was because mandatory reporters of the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: victims

Changes in state law affect child sex abuse victims

Westerman, others introduce Child Sex Victims Protection Act

$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of hitting two elderly victims

Program to help children of cancer victims to begin

House Bill 1131 could require intoxicated drivers to pay child support for the victim’s children if passed

FBI makes arrest of suspected human trafficker in Arkansas; Victims located

Pine Bluff Police Department investigating shooting with three victims

CASA and United Way of Southeast Arkansas talks services for domestic violence victims

Weekend homicide victims names released by Jefferson County Coroner

Victims of deadly fire identified by medical examiner

Investigation ongoing in Saturday fire deaths, injury

Arkansas Senator Trent Garner says child abuse victims not receiving help they need during pandemic

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