The defendants in the case were charged with sodomy and sexual abuse.

The boys, who the police did not name because of their ages, were both charged with first-degree sexual abuse.

But if charged with such abuse under the Federal rights law, conviction could bring life terms.

The five boys were charged with sexual abuse in that case.

Richard's father was taken away from their family after being charged with abuse of his mother.

In February 2008, another staff member was charged with abuse.

It is the first case of soldiers still serving in Afghanistan being charged with abuse.

Under the new law, defendants charged with abuse will have to admit their guilt or stand trial.

By all accounts, she chose not to avail herself of legal resources to leave her husband or charge him with abuse.

The 14-year-old boy, whose name was not released, was charged with sexual abuse.