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Child Sexual Abuse Case
Coverage of Child Sexual Abuse Case in the Nexus archive.
- Texas Dem's claim about abuse victim's family unravels after relatives say they're 'tired of being used'
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico faces criticism after the family of a child sex abuse victim disputed his claim of contact with them, stating they are 'tired of being used' in the election. Talarico accused his opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, of negotiating a favorable plea deal for Adam Hoffman, a former attorney charged with child abuse. The victim's family denied providing statements to Talarico and criticized both candidates for using their case.
- Another pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to admit guilt in child sexual abuse case
A Jan. 6 Capitol rioter who was pardoned has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges. The individual's admission comes amid ongoing legal proceedings related to the 2021 riot and separate criminal cases.