When Trust Becomes a Weapon: Protecting Children from Abuse

Inside The Polygraph with David Goldberg · Jan 20, 2026 · 29m

In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg addresses one of the most sensitive and critical issues facing families today: child sexual abuse, authority figures, and the systems meant to protect children that often fail.

Using a recent high-profile case involving a television actor as a starting point, David breaks down how allegations of child sexual abuse are investigated, why public opinion often rushes to judgment, and how patterns of behavior, power, and access play a central role in crimes involving minors. He explains how grooming, authority, and trust are frequently…