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Recent Examples of molestation
Also in this week’s Screen Gab, our streaming recommendations include a series of brief historical videos that honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and a Netflix documentary that revisits Michael Jackson’s 2005 child molestation trial.
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Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Earlier this year, Queen of Martyrs substitute teacher Brett Smith, a 43-year-old Tinley Park resident, was fired and charged after a history of child molestation allegations came to light.
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Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
An investigation ensued and the police report uncovered significant information concerning not just the molestation of me but of many other boys over the years.
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Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Here's everything to know about them, two decades after accusing Michael Jackson of child molestation and false imprisonment.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Jackson was charged in a separate child molestation case in 2003 and acquitted on all counts after a 2005 trial.
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Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
The ranch was raided in 2003, and Jackson was subsequently charged on 10 criminal counts, including child molestation.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Earlier this year, Queen of Martyrs substitute teacher Brett Smith, a 43-year-old Tinley Park resident, was fired and charged after a history of child molestation allegations came to light.
—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
An investigation ensued and the police report uncovered significant information concerning not just the molestation of me but of many other boys over the years.
—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Here's everything to know about them, two decades after accusing Michael Jackson of child molestation and false imprisonment.
—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Jackson was charged in a separate child molestation case in 2003 and acquitted on all counts after a 2005 trial.
—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
The ranch was raided in 2003, and Jackson was subsequently charged on 10 criminal counts, including child molestation.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molestation
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Despite escalating attacks and historical persecution, Ukrainian morale remains high, with diverse religious communities unified in resilient solidarity.
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More than 900 Jewish refugees attempted to flee persecution in Nazi Germany by setting sail aboard the ship, which was turned away from Cuba and the United States.
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Justice Bobbie Cheema-Grubb said al-Salem will face a trial of facts next year on murder and torture allegations but he won't be required to appear in court.
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In 2019, David and Louise Turpin pleaded guilty to torture and years of abuse that included shackling some of their 13 children at their home in California, starving them and providing only a minimal education.
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Court paperwork shows Deshong is facing charges of harassment, indecent assault and stalking.
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He has been accused by more than 80 women of misconduct, ranging from harassment to rape, over decades and in multiple jurisdictions around the world.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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Red wasps, especially the Carolina paper wasp, are known to be more aggressive than typical paper wasps and can sting with little provocation.
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Sore from the torment of her family’s banishment, Espinoza feels the pulse of current events.
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Many a knave is rich, sleek, and honored, while the just man is poor, hated, and in torment.
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“Molestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molestation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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