New lawsuits filed in sexual assault, abuse case involving Cape Coral couple
Michael Braun - Fort Myers News-Press - Published: 1:38 p.m. ET Jul. 22, 2020 Updated: 3:23 p.m. ET Jul. 22, 2020
Daniel and Jenise Spurgeon have been arrested on multiple charges of sexual and physical abuse of at least 10 adopted and foster children in their care.Three more victims have filed suit against a Cape Coral couple accused of sexual assault, abuse and molestation of as many as 15 children.
The lawsuits, which each seek $25 million in damages, stem from alleged long-term abuse and neglect in the foster/adoptive homes of Jenise and Daniel Spurgeon that occurred while they were living in Alabama.
The couple were charged with numerous counts of child abuse, sexual abuse, rape, human trafficking, sexual torture and other crimes against children.
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