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Brother pleads guilty in case alleging long history of sexual abuse within Bellar family
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The brother of an Athens County girl who alleged a long history of sexual abuse within her family pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of felonious assault… Read More
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Former Athens Co. Deputy Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Bellar Case
By: Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB)— A former Athens County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty Thursday to a disorderly conduct charge related to the Bellar family case. Jimmy Childs, also a former school resource… Read More
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Bellar Case Raises Questions About Possible ‘Systematic Failure’
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It took a long, angry post on Facebook to trigger a full investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within an Athens-area family. The post, made last… Read More
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Deputy Accused Of Obstructing Justice In Sexual Abuse Case Makes First Court Appearance
By: Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Athens County sheriff sergeant made his first court appearance Monday following his arrest last week on two felony charges. Jimmy Childs, 52, is facing charges… Read More