I think it's silly and somewhat sick to dismiss this report simply because it came from an ABC reporter.
Being concerned about bias in reporting is one thing. Sticking your head in the sand ONLY because of the source is another thing altogether.
Agreed. As well, it's wise to be overly cautious given the downside. That's what I tell my wife constantly.
Although I disagree with how ABC presented the report, I have a feeling the number may be higher. As horrible as it is to contemplate I don't doubt that a number of victims are exploited by their own families or family friends. Because of the degree of dependence and trust the victim would have for the person exploiting them, it would be unlikely they would report the matter to the authorities. And sadly these situations do not always come to the attention of child services or law enforcement.