51-year-old David Steven Bell of Black Mountain was arrested and charged by Asheville Police with assaulting a child when he…
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One of the scariest moments for a parent is the accusation, upon bringing a child to a hospital, that you…
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As I've previously written, North Carolina remains a place where abusive head trauma or intentional head trauma (formerly known as…
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There are not many crimes that conjure as many negative emotions as child abuse. While there are some child abuse…
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Continue ReadingChild Abuse accusations can result in felony or misdemeanor charges in North Carolina
Claims of child abuse sometimes arise in failing marriages, where mom and dad have decided to divorce. Sometimes allegations of…
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