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Feb 25, 2026
Family of abused child settles with electronic monitoring company
The family of a two-year-old Buchanan County girl who was sexually abused in 2024 by a man on furlough from Ray County in a similar case has reached a $1M settlement.
Sep 8, 2022
Hearing to determine if Missouri boarding school will close
A Missouri boarding school already under scrutiny amid physical and sexual abuse allegations may soon be shut down, following a judge's ruling.
Jun 20, 2022
Five more lawsuits filed against Missouri boarding school
Five additional lawsuits have been filed accusing a southwestern Missouri boarding school of abusing students.
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