Peggy McMartin Buckey

Peggy McMartin Buckey was a teacher involved in the highly publicized McMartin preschool trial in the 1980s, accused of participating in alleged child abuse at the preschool she co-founded. The case centered on accusations of severe, ritualistic abuse of children, which garnered extensive media attention and lasted for years. Despite the allegations, Peggy Buckey was ultimately acquitted, with prosecutors unable to prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The case highlighted issues of false accusations, media influence, and the complexities of child abuse investigations.