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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
South Carolina teacher makes shocking revelation as she appears in court for molesting boy when he was 14
A South Carolina teacher was seen smirking in court while her lawyer fought for her release after revealing she is pregnant. Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, voluntarily turned herself into the Anderson County Detention Center on Thursday for allegedly molesting a boy, Grant Stickland, when he was 14 years old. On Monday, Callaham strolled into the courtroom for her bond hearing in Anderson, about 40 minutes outside of Greenville, smiling as she looked at her family support system, which included her fiancé. 'Miss Callaham is eight to nine weeks pregnant,' her attorney, William Epps III, told the judge as his client, dressed in a red prison jumpsuit, stood beside him. Epps then asked the court to consider her presumed innocence and let her out on bond, insisting that she needs to receive prenatal care - something he said she has not gotten while behind bars. He also said she poses no danger to the public, citing her eight-year career as an elementary school teacher and having no criminal history. There was no suggestion by either the defense or the prosecution that the baby was conceived with the victim. Greenville Municipal Court Judge Matthew Hawley granted her request for bond, but under several conditions. 'I am going to set a surety bond on each of these in the amount of $10,000, as they did in Anderson, for a total of $120,000 surety,' Hawley said, adding that she must remain under house arrest with GPS monitoring and cannot contact Strickland. Callaham must also undergo a mental and physical evaluation to determine if she can stand trial, the judge ordered. Hawley established a 'red zone' Callaham must avoid so she does not come within a mile of the victim's home in Anderson County. Strickland, now 18, claims he was abused by the former kindergarten teacher from 2021 until 2023 in Anderson. Authorities said the alleged abuse started when he was 14, his mom claims they first met at an audition for a Legally Blonde musical production which Callaham directed. Callaham, who is married with children, is facing three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Speaking outside of court following the hearing last week, Strickland told reporters he almost didn't survive the ordeal. 'I would never want someone to go through what I went through, I don't think most people could be strong enough to survive it. Because I almost didn't,' he said. Strickland added that he hoped his coming forward would increase awareness of the issue. He added: 'All I really want the public to know is that though it's a traumatic event I am here to fight and I'm not going to back down.' Strickland continued: 'I think awareness needs to be brought to things like this, just because I am a man doesn't mean it should be shunned away. I was a child, I wasn't a man, I was a boy.' On seeing Callaham, who appeared in court via livestream, he said he felt like a weight had been lifted. 'I don't think I would've been able to move on if it wasn't for the support from family and loved ones, and being able to come out about it', he added. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said that at the time of the allegations, Callaham was an Anderson County School teacher, she has since resigned. The school district said that she had worked at Homeland Park Primary School from 2017 until she resigned in May of this year. In a statement, the sheriff's office said that Callaham would sign Strickland out of school and serve as a supervisor for after-school activities. Authorities said these repeated interactions led to a prolonged pattern of abuse, which they corroborated with warrants and help from Strickland and his family. They added that Strickland came forward after he turned 18, having spent time processing the 'trauma associated with the abuse.' She is also facing a number of charges in nearby Greenville County, if the bond is met she will be transported there for a separate bond hearing. The Greenville Police Department brought similar charges against her, alleging the conduct extended into their jurisdiction as Strickland attended school there. Following her arraignment and if the bond is met, she will be transported to the Greenville County for a separate bond hearing. Callaham is charged with eight counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, and four counts of unlawful conduct towards a child. A trial date has not yet been set. Strickland's mother released a statement at the hearing also, saying: 'We truly thought she believed in his talent and was helping him grow and build his confidence. 'We trusted her completely with our son, as she seemed to be a wonderful mentor to our son and other young actors and actresses by investing in them. 'Looking back, it sickens me knowing Nikki manipulated our son and our family. She was waiting on this opportunity, and she found the perfect victim and family to prey on perfect meaning. 'She saw our son's innocence and that he was very easily manipulated and drawn into her perfect meaning. 'She saw a family who had a lot of love and kindness to share with those who needed it.' The Clemson City Police Department is also investigating the case.
Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Cleaner charged with molesting nurse in operating theatre
Bokhari Abu Boshir Mohammad, a Bangladeshi national, faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, a fine, whipping or any two of those punishments if convicted. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A 30-year-old cleaner was charged in the Ayer Keroh magistrates' court today with molesting a nurse in an operating theatre last month. Bokhari Abu Boshir Mohammad, a Bangladeshi national, claimed trial after the charge was read to him before magistrate Sharda Sheinha Suleiman, Berita Harian reported. Bokhari was charged with using criminal force with the intent to outrage the modesty of the 32-year-old nurse in an operating theatre at Melaka Hospital at about 8.30pm on June 9. The offence under Section 354 of the Penal Code is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine, whipping or any two of those punishments upon conviction. The court fixed bail at RM4,000 with two Malaysian sureties who live in Melaka. The accused was also ordered to surrender his passport and report to the police every month. Document submission was fixed for July 18.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Cops hunt for lower Manhattan sexual predator who's hit twice in 24 hours
NYPD detectives are hunting for a sexual predator who grabbed and molested two young women in lower Manhattan within 24 hours, police said Saturday. The lanky suspect, who was caught on camera toting a backpack and carrying a paper shopping bag in the crook of his arm, attacked his first victim, a 25-year-old woman, at about 2:05 a.m. on May 17 at the border of SoHo and Greenwich Village, cops said. The man approached his victim at the corner of West Houston and MacDougal Sts. holding up his cellphone, which had a map on the screen, cops said. He asked his victim for directions, then grabbed her breasts and waist before running off. At about 1:50 a.m. the next day, he was back on West Houston St., this time near Thompson St., where he grabbed a 26-year-old woman and forced her to the ground. He molested the woman over her clothes before running off. Both women sustained minor injuries, cops said. No arrests have been made. Cops searching the area recovered surveillance footage of the man. At the time the footage was taken, he was wearing glasses, a black jacket, black jeans and white sneakers. Cops are asking anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
UNHCR cardholder jailed 5 years for sexually assaulting disabled teen
Muar sessions court judge Sayani Nor ordered the accused to undergo two years of police supervision upon completing his jail term. (File pic) PETALING JAYA : A 23-year-old foreigner has been sentenced to five years' jail and two strokes of the cane for molesting a 17-year-old disabled teenager last week. Ali Monjur Ahammed, a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees cardholder, pleaded guilty after being charged in the Muar sessions court, Berita Harian reported. Judge Sayani Nor also ordered Ali to undergo two years of police supervision upon completing his jail term. Ali, who worked at a sundry shop in Batu Pahat, admitted to committing the offence at his workplace near Jalan Engan at around 6.35am on July 3. The charge was framed under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for up to 20 years in prison and a whipping, upon conviction. According to the case facts, the victim's mother lodged a police report after her daughter returned from the shop crying. She was at the store to buy groceries when Ali invited her to go to the toilet with him. When she refused and tried to leave, he chased and hugged her, causing her to cry out of fear. Police also found that Ali had previously asked to marry the teen, but that she rejected his proposal. Deputy public prosecutor Othman Affan Ismail led the prosecution while Ali was unrepresented.
South China Morning Post
09-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia police hunt priest accused of molesting beauty queen at Hindu temple ‘blessing'
Malaysian police have launched a manhunt for a Hindu priest accused of molesting a beauty queen under the pretence of giving her a blessing at a temple. Advertisement The incident occurred last Saturday at Mariamman Temple in Sepang, a short distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It only came to light when the victim, actor and television host Lishalliny Kanaran, decided to go public with her allegations on Tuesday, sharing them on social media. The suspect is believed to be an Indian national temporarily officiating at the temple during the absence of its resident priest, according to Sepang district police chief Norhizam Bahaman. The suspect's modus operandi was allegedly to sprinkle holy water on the victim's face and body before proceeding to molest her Norhizam Bahaman, Sepang district police chief 'The suspect's modus operandi was allegedly to sprinkle holy water on the victim's face and body before proceeding to molest her,' Norhizam said. Kanaran, who was crowned Miss Grand Malaysia in 2021, alleged the ordeal was compounded by threats from the investigating officer, who she claimed warned her against publicising the assault, saying: 'If you do, it will be your fault [and] you'll be blamed.' Choosing not to follow this dubious advice, Kanaran took to social media to describe the incident in harrowing detail. She wrote that she had been on a 'path forward' towards greater spirituality when the priest instructed her to enter an office, splashed her with a 'very strong-smelling liquid' that stung her eyes and then groped her chest. He allegedly told her to undress, insisting 'it would be a 'blessing' if I did 'it' with him because he serves God', she said.
