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.

Authorities in Alabama say they've uncovered a disturbing child sex trafficking operation allegedly run out of a storm shelter bunker in rural Bibb County. Seven suspects—including several who are related to the young victims—have been arrested so far,