A 10-year-old Ohio girl appeared in court on Nov. 9, 2025, charged with assault and attempted rape in an incident involving a 5-year-old.

A 10-year-old girl in Ohio appeared in court on November 9, 2025, facing serious charges including assault and attempted rape in connection with an alleged incident involving a 5-year-old child. The victim was reportedly found naked in a field, urinated on, and assaulted with a weapon. The prosecutor requested home detention with an electronic ankle monitor, which the judge granted due to the severity of the allegations. The accused, dressed in a pink coat and face mask, remained silent. The victim’s mother expressed anguish, stating the accused showed no remorse. The case has drawn public attention to child safety and juvenile justice. In other news, a man in east Columbus was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed by his ex-girlfriend. A Pickaway County deputy was arrested on a felonious assault charge, and a day care owner faces charges after allegedly being under the influence while caring for children, including a baby who stopped breathing. Meanwhile, Governor Janet Mills of Maine criticized proposed federal cuts to SNAP benefits, calling them “callous” amid a government shutdown.