Teens, Abuse | featured news

A suburban Des Moines couple is under arrest after their adopted teenage children reported being locked in the basement and fed under a locked door as punishment. The 45-year-old father and 44-year-old mother are charged with false imprisonment and neglect or abandonment of a dependent person.

In the latest issue of Essence magazine, Latifah says the abuse occurred over a period of time, and at the hands of a teenager charged with watching her.

Defense attorney for a high school track coach charged with sexually abusing one of her athletes has demanded the return of more than 200 photos seized as evidence.