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Mar 15, 2013

Jury resumes work in starved girl case

A jury has resumed deliberations in the case of a Wisconsin man accused of starving and torturing his teenage daughter.

Mar 14, 2013

Closing arguments end in starved girl case (UPDATE)

Closing arguments have ended in the case of a Wisconsin man charged with starving and torturing his 16-year-old daughter.

Mar 14, 2013

Prosecutors: Babysitter videotaped abusing infant

Prosecutors in central Wisconsin say they have videotaped evidence of a babysitter beating a 4-month-old boy.

Feb 27, 2013

Father on trial for starving, abusing daughter

A trial is under way in Dane County for a man accused of locking his emaciated teenage daughter in the basement.

Jan 4, 2013

10-year sentence for abuse that nearly killed boy

A Madison man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for physically abusing his former girlfriend's 4-year-old son who suffered brain damage and nearly died.

Dec 24, 2012

Convict to get new trial after DA delays

A Fox Valley man who was sentenced to eight years in prison on child abuse and other convictions will receive a new trial.

Nov 18, 2012

Racine man convicted in toddler death gets 30 years

A Racine man convicted of killing an infant through abuse so severe that her skull fractured and her pancreas tore in half has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Nov 4, 2012

Man gets 10 years for putting child in dryer

A Milwaukee man convicted of beating his girlfriend's children and putting one of them in a clothes dryer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Aug 2, 2012

Father wants allegedly abused Wis. teen to testify

The Madison teen who wasted away to 68 pounds after her parents allegedly locked her in the basement and denied her food will almost certainly have to testify if her father and stepmother stand trial.

Aug 1, 2012

Father wants allegedly abused teen to testify

The Madison teen who wasted away to 68 pounds after her parents allegedly locked her in the basement and denied her food will almost certainly have to take the stand if her father and stepmother go to trial.

May 15, 2012

Couple accused of starving girl due in court

A Madison truck driver and his wife are due back in court this week on allegations they starved and tortured the man's 15-year-old daughter.

Apr 16, 2012

Prosecutor files more charges in teen torture (UPDATE)

A prosecutor has filed more charges against a husband and wife accused of torturing and starving the man's teenage daughter and forcing the girl to live in their basement.

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