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Due to the suspect’s position of trust, detectives believe there may be additional victims, Shih said.
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Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Police said there may be other victims due to Plascencia's position of trust as an aide at the high school.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Noel allegedly abused her position of trust with students.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The criminal actions of Peters, who was placed in a position of trust by voters, were heinous.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said evidence showed that Beverly exploited a position of trust and authority over the victim to facilitate and conceal the ongoing abuse.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The abuse occurred on multiple occasions in his home, and Bennett knew the victims and held a position of trust over them, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Jurors also found true allegations that Christensen used a firearm in the killing and took advantage of a position of trust.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Police said there may be other victims due to Plascencia's position of trust as an aide at the high school.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Noel allegedly abused her position of trust with students.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The criminal actions of Peters, who was placed in a position of trust by voters, were heinous.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said evidence showed that Beverly exploited a position of trust and authority over the victim to facilitate and conceal the ongoing abuse.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The abuse occurred on multiple occasions in his home, and Bennett knew the victims and held a position of trust over them, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Jurors also found true allegations that Christensen used a firearm in the killing and took advantage of a position of trust.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Position of trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20trust. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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