The allegations against the latest suspects – one of whom is the mother of some of the victims – include them using an animal shock collar on the children’s genitals, both as a form of punishment and for sexual pleasure, according to court documents made public Wednesday.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into the sexual abuse of children in an underground bunker in Brent, Alabama. The i

Police said seven people have been arrested so far, but more are expected in connection to an alleged child sex trafficking ring in Alabama.