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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
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
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
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