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Laughton Calls Child Abuse “Nothing Wrong,” Faces Legal Scrutiny
6/20/2026
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Story summary
- Court records contain a text in which Laughton says there is nothing wrong with sexually abusing children.
- Laughton reported Groves to Nashua police after exchanging messages that admitted child sexual abuse.
- Laughton told a therapist that Groves was a pedophile after she ended their relationship in 2023.
- The texts show Laughton feared legal trouble while stating he wanted to continue the abusive behavior.
