Alabama – In Alabama, a man was arrested on August 24, 2023, for his alleged actions against a minor. According to WSFA, 53-year-old Bruce Abbott is currently being held without bond and has a court date set for August 31, 2023.
The recent news article from WSFA provided limited details about a case involving Autauga County. According to the report, a man was arrested on child sex crime charges.
Details on the alleged crime are limited, but the indictment charges Abbott with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, first-degree s****y, and states that the victim is under the age of 12.
Data analyzed by The Child Welfare League of America shows that sexual abuse made up about 17% of reported child abuse cases in Alabama in 2020. The analysis also revealed that a larger percentage of girls experienced abuse compared to boys.
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