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Childcare Gone Wrong-Cautionary Tales

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Child Molester May be Eligible for House Arrest
A babysitter who blamed a five-year-old girl for being a "sexual tease" could be spared time behind bars, not for what he did but when he did it. Vernon Van Mierlo, 60, doesn't at first blush fit the profile of a child molester with no mental health issues, no problems with substance abuse, a successful life-long career as a skilled tradesman, strong family ties and no alcohol for more than 20 years. A psychological assessment found the Trout Creek man was considered a medium to low risk to the public, but it also showed he's sexually attracted to young boys and girls and exhibits signs of sexual and cognitive dysfunction.

Pleasanton Baby in Critical Condition
A 9-month-old Pleasanton, CA boy remains in critical condition today after being airlifted to Children's Hospital Oakland on Saturday with severe head trauma, Pleasanton police Detective Dirk Hooper said. Hooper said detectives are investigating whether the cause of the injury was accidental or criminal and have made no arrests, he sa

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