Teacher's Aide Accused of Molesting...

A Lawndale teacher's aide, who students describe as "a helper" during the lunch hour, has been charged with molesting a 16-year-old mentally challenged student in a stairwell, Centinela Valley Union High School...

4th-Grade Teacher Ordered to Stand Trial in Sexua...

Robert Pimentel was back in court Monday, facing 14 charges of sexual abuse on a dozen children and one female relative, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office,

Teacher Accused Years Before Abuse...

Lawyers for student victims of a teacher accused of sex abuse on Thursday said a parent had reported her child's mistreatment at a Wilmington elementary school years before it was uncovered by police.

Lawyers Accuse LAUSD of Trying to Cover Up Abuse

Lawyers for at least four students in the Los Angeles Unified School District accused the district on Friday of trying to cover up allegations of teacher abuse by tossing out charges, but the district said it’s...

Ongoing Coverage: MIramonte Abuse Scandal

Complete coverage of the school child abuse scandal at Miramonte Elementary School.

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Friday, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:39 PM PST

Lewd Photos Case Involving Teacher Grows

A case involving an Orange County teacher accused of luring boys into sending him lewd photos is growing, authorities said. More alleged victims have come forward, bringing the total to at least 70.

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Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 at 10:51 PM PST

Ex-Miramonte Teacher Could Face More Charges

Prosecutors say they are considering additional charges against former Miramonte Elementary School teacher Mark Berndt.

Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 10:11 PM PST

Parent: "I Don't Feel Safe With My Kids Here"

Allegations against an educator at Alta Loma Elementary School surfaced weeks ago and the teacher was removed from the classroom. But parents were only recently told and in vague

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Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 03:05 PM PST

Ex-Teacher Faces New Charge in Sex Crimes Case

A new charge was filed today against a former Wilmington elementary school teacher who's facing sex-related counts involving a dozen children.

Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 at 11:03 PM PST

Lawsuit Goes After 20 Years of LAUSD Officials

A new lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District claims the district has been mishandling teacher abuse allegations for two decades. Attorney Brian Claypool alleges the LAUSD has known about...

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Monday, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:16 PM PST

Senator: "Rampant Sex Abuse" at LAUSD

A former California state senator plans to call for an independent investigation into what she says is "alleged rampant sex abuse" of Latino students in the LAUSD.

School Abuse Scandal

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